AI Engineer, Brooklyn Direct Indexing at TIAA in New York City, NY

AI Engineer, Brooklyn Direct Indexing Location: New York, NY, USA Head of AI, Brooklyn Direct Indexing A core member of our AI team, playing a critical role in shaping and scaling AI capabilities across Brooklyn’s equities portfolio management platform. Lead by example as a hands-on individual contributor, driving the development of AI-powered solutions that enhance strategy generation, portfolio portfolio rebalancing, trade execution, and advisor-facing tools used daily by financial professionals. Key Responsibilities and Duties Identify and develop opportunities for AI, including agentic AI, across platform capabilities, while working with technical and non-technical stakeholders Own multiple AI initiatives, end-to-end,  from ideation to implementation, including working with a mix of greenfield and legacy integrations, deployed on AWS infrastructure (CDK, ECS Fargate, serverless components) Bring a clear understanding of how to build and rigorously evaluate reliable, interpretable AI systems Integrate AI into our data infrastructure, pipelines, and flows Drive the design of complex agentic workflows pulling together data from PostgreSQL, DocumentDB, S3, and a variety of internal and external APIs Establish and enforce standards for best practices for high-quality AI development and efficient implementation Design complex agentic workflows leveraging data from PostgreSQL, DocumentDB, S3, and internal/external APIs Build and maintain production-grade REST APIs (e.g., FastAPI) Collaborate with other engineers who are passionate about AI tooling, including Claude Code, Github Copilot, and more, including experienced AI developers Mentor other engineers on building AI into their work — without taking on direct reports Keep the organization ahead of the curve as we scale without compromising the values that brought us here Educational Requirements University (Degree) Preferred Work Experience 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred Career Level 8IC Qualifications: Required: 5+ years in software development in a bank or an investment management industry 2-4 years experience in AI Preferred: 7+ years in software development in a bank or an investment management firm 2-4 years experience in AI Must have experience in Python Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-06-30 Base Pay Range: $140,000/yr - $225,000/yr Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us. Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger. Benefits and Total Rewards The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary. Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page, and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here. Accessibility Support TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. 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