At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.
We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou'll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity .
Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you .
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Developer Services team, supporting T. Rowe Price's generative AI initiatives and foundational development capabilities. In this role, you'll design, implement, and support the critical tools and infrastructure that enable our company's development of innovative generative AI-based systems. Working primarily in AWS, you'll architect internal systems, services, and automation while contributing your expertise to drive technical excellence across our generative AI engineering efforts, while supporting developer operations.
Responsibilities
Design and architect internal tools, services, and automation solutions using Python to support enterprise-scale generative AI capabilities
Architect and implement cloud infrastructure using Terraform, establishing Infrastructure as Code best practices, reusable modules, and governance patterns
Design and develop sophisticated microservices using Python and Java within complex distributed, event-driven architectures
Architect scalable solutions leveraging AWS services including IAM, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, S3, and DynamoDB with a focus on reliability and performance
Design REST APIs and event-driven integrations, establishing patterns and standards for platform services
Architect containerized applications using Docker and implement robust CI/CD pipeline practices
Design and maintain internal frameworks, SDKs, and tooling that enable development teams across the organization
Establish comprehensive logging, monitoring, and observability strategies to ensure platform reliability and performance
Drive code quality through architectural review and establishing testing strategies
Design configuration-driven systems using JSON/YAML schemas and validation frameworks
Troubleshoot complex distributed systems issues and provide technical expertise
Collaborate with stakeholders to define integration strategies with enterprise systems
Stay current with emerging agent frameworks, LLM technologies, and automation patterns, evaluating their applicability to platform needs
Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 5+ years of total relevant work experience
Solid working knowledge of Java or Python for service integrations and microservices development
Hands-on experience with AWS services (IAM, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, S3, DynamoDB) and cloud architecture patterns
Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architecture, REST APIs, and event-driven systems
Strong experience with Git workflows, branch strategies, and designing CI/CD pipelines
Expertise in Docker and containerized development workflows
Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and enterprise identity systems such as ADFS
Demonstrated ability to design and implement authentication/authorization workflows including token validation and identity federation
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex distributed systems environments
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
Track record of building internal developer platforms, frameworks, or enablement tools
Preferred:
Experience with emerging LLM frameworks, agent-based systems, or AI/ML platform engineering
Experience with Terraform including module development, IaC patterns, and cloud provisioning strategies
Strong proficiency in Python for building enterprise-scale services, tools, and automation
Design authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth2, OIDC, JWT, and enterprise identity systems (ADFS), including token validation and identity federation
Background in platform engineering or developer enablement roles
Experience establishing observability practices and implementing monitoring solutions at scale
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications and AI systems
Experience with multiple cloud providers or hybrid cloud architectures
Contributions to open-source projects or internal tooling communities
Experience collaborating on technical initiatives and sharing expertise with team members
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status)
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
$121,000.00 - $206,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$133,000.00 - $227,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$151,000.00 - $258,000.00 for the location of: New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role . Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package . Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources , benefits , and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you .
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:
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
Learn more about our benefits. (https://www.troweprice.com/corporate/us/en/careers/benefits.html)
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
