The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is hiring an Associate, Artificial Intelligence Engineering to join our AI team. You will contribute to implementing our AI strategy, explore new technologies, and develop solutions for real business challenges. This role provides mentorship to help you learn to build data integrations, optimize systems, and implement AI responsibly while gaining experience in data analytics, business analysis, and AI governance.

What You'll Do

Learn and apply emerging AI technologies to solve business problems under mentorship.
Participate in proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate AI capabilities.
Assist in building data pipelines that support AI systems.
Collaborate on integrating AI solutions with existing systems as part of cross-functional teams.
Help develop testing approaches to evaluate AI performance with guidance.
Contribute to establishing responsible AI practices and controls.
Support the optimization of AI systems to improve performance through analysis.
Work alongside business teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
Develop your expertise by supporting business analysts with their AI and analytics challenges.
Create documentation for technical evaluations.
Learn to develop metrics that measure business impact of AI implementations.
Gain hands-on experience with various AI tools and platforms.
Shadow senior team members during client meetings to understand business requirements gathering.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, with Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics or related experience.
Enthusiasm for AI technologies demonstrated through academic projects, hackathons, etc.
Coursework in machine learning, data science, or AI-related subjects.
Experience applying AI concepts in academic or personal projects.
Ability to connect classroom concepts to real-world business applications.
Strong collaboration skills developed through group projects or extracurricular activities.
Clear communication abilities for explaining technical concepts to different audiences.
Familiarity with agile concepts through coursework or project experience.
Analytical mindset and attention to detail demonstrated in your academic work.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
Academic or project experience with Python programming.
Exposure to SQL through coursework or projects.
Understanding of database concepts from relevant classes.
Experience with data analysis tools or libraries (such as Pandas, NumPy, or similar).
Classroom or project exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
Familiarity with version control concepts (Git) from coursework or projects.
Experience with Jupyter notebooks or similar tools for data exploration.
Basic understanding of statistical methods and their application to data problems.
Exposure to machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) through coursework.
Willingness to quickly learn new tools and technologies with provided training.

Nice to Have

Experience with any relevant student organizations, competitions, or AI clubs.
Academic research experience or teaching assistantships in relevant subjects.
Completed relevant online courses or certifications beyond degree requirements.
Open to candidates from diverse academic backgrounds who can demonstrate analytical thinking and technical aptitude.

Technical Stack

Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy
AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
Git, Jupyter notebooks
TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn

Team & Environment

Join OCC's AI team, working alongside experienced mentors and as part of cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation Range: $70,200.00 - $102,300.00
A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work.
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice while working remotely.
Generous PTO and Parental leave.
401k Employer Match.
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision.