Research and Development Software Engineer - Generative AI - CTO

**Description** At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues. The Technology organization enables and accelerates the company's growth strategies, delivering global capabilities and services in support of Amex's customers and colleagues, while maintaining 24/7 servicing and availability to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality customer experience. Technology provides the foundation for everything we do in the company while driving differentiation through building and leveraging innovative technology and data insights. The Chief Technology Officer Organization's vision is to raise the bar for technical excellence, talent, strategy, and standards across Technology. It also seeks to cultivate and foster technical innovation, as well as elevate and amplify the technical heartbeat of the organization. We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Software Engineer with a passion for innovation to join our Generative AI research team. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience and a strong desire to conduct cutting-edge research, develop novel frameworks, and contribute to scientific publications. **Responsibilities:** + Conduct research in Generative AI and related domains. + Develop and implement innovative algorithms and frameworks. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into practical applications. + Contribute to writing and publishing scientific papers. + Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field **Required:** + A BsC in Computer Science or related degree. + Proficiency in Python programming + Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch + Familiarity with version control systems like Git + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills + Strong communication and collaboration abilities + Passion for research and innovation in Generative AI **Preferred Skills (Optional):** Knowledge of additional ML frameworks like Keras, Scikit-learn, or Hugging Face + Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP + Experience with data visualization libraries like Matplotlib or Seaborn + If you are an enthusiastic Software Engineer eager to make a significant impact in the field of Generative AI, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. **Qualifications** Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually bonus benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally: + Competitive base salaries + Bonus incentives + 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan + Free financial coaching and financial well-being support + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits + Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need + 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy + Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) + Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program + Career development and training opportunities For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site . 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That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions. **Job:** Technology **Primary Location:** US-Arizona-Phoenix **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 25013499