Software Engineer 1 (AI, Python, LLM, RAG, CI CD)

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for the analysis, design, testing, development and maintenance of best in class software experiences. The candidate is a self-motivated individual who can collaborate with a team and across the organization. The candidate takes responsibility of the software artifacts produced adhering to U.S. Bank standards in order to ensure minimal impact to the customer experience. The candidate will be adept with the agile software development lifecycle and DevOps principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Generative AI solutions using LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
• Build AI-powered workflows leveraging frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, and Microsoft Foundry Agent Services.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications in an Agile environment.
• Develop and support Python-based APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and business partners to deliver AI-enabled solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance in production environments.
• Support deployment and operations across Azure and AWS cloud platforms while adhering to security and compliance standards.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerization, code reviews, and technical documentation.
  

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
- Two to three years of relevant experience

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-3 years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Python development.
• Knowledge of Generative AI concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and RAG architectures.
• Experience or familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar AI orchestration frameworks.
• Understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems design.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools for application deployment and automation.
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native application development.

Nice To Have

• Java / Spring Boot
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep) and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work effectively in Agile teams.

***This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.***

Location expectations 
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $92,820.00 - $109,200.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.