At T. Rowe Price, the Investments Technology group is advancing how portfolios are managed by integrating intelligent automation into the core investment lifecycle. The Lead AI Full Stack Software Engineer will steer the design, development, and deployment of production-grade agentic AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional squads to architect autonomous AI agents across investment functions. This hybrid role is based in Baltimore, MD, offering a flexible blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.
Responsibilities
- Guides the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of AI systems, providing technical mentorship and leadership to engineering squads.
- Partners with cross-functional teams to scale responsible AI solutions across the enterprise.
- Works with business stakeholders to craft agent-driven workflows that automate complex processes and yield actionable insights.
- Promotes engineering excellence by establishing and enforcing best practices in AI development, continuous integration, and code quality.
- Oversees projects related to agent orchestration, prompt engineering, and real-time data-driven automation.
- Manages technical debt and drives ongoing improvements to AI platforms and infrastructure.
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI agents for increased business value and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of progressive software development experience in object-oriented languages (such as Java, Python, or JavaScript), including demonstrated leadership of engineering teams.
- Extensive hands-on experience architecting and delivering cloud-native solutions using AWS or Azure, containerized microservices, and agent frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges.
- Ability to communicate with and influence both business stakeholders and technical teams.
- Proven commitment to engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery standards.
- Results-oriented leader who mentors others, fosters innovation, and stays current with emerging technologies.
- FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Technologies
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript
- AWS
- Azure
- OpenAI Codex
- Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
- AWS Kiro
- MCP servers
- Vector databases
- Retrieval-augmented generation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus eligibility
- A generous retirement plan
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
- Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is location-dependent, with the following bands:
- Maryland, Colorado, Washington, and remote: $145,000 - $247,000
- Washington, D.C.: $159,000 - $272,000
- New York, California: $181,000 - $309,000
Placement within these ranges depends on experience and skills. Base salary is one component of total compensation, and employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
Location and Work Arrangement
Baltimore, MD with hybrid work eligibility, up to three days per week from home.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, associates are our greatest asset. The company cultivates an inclusive culture and a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work. We value diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences to move business priorities forward and deliver strong client outcomes.
