VP, AI Solution Engineering Lead

Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.Why This Role MattersVP, AI Solution Engineering Lead will be responsible for building and delivering AI-powered business solutions that drive meaningful outcomes across LPL Financial enterprise. You will lead teams that leverage a safe, secure, and compliant enterprise AI platform to create intelligent, scalable solutions embedded directly into business workflows.In addition to delivering solutions, this role plays a key part in shaping reusable application patterns and shared capabilities—including agent-based systems—that can be adopted and customized across engineering teams to accelerate innovation.Key accomplishments in the role include:Deliver high-impact, AI-powered business solutions used across the enterpriseBuilding a high-reliability platform used by multiple engineering teamsEstablish consistent engineering standards for AI developmentEliminate duplication of AI infrastructure across teamsEnsure AI systems operate safely within enterprise governance and regulatory constraintsPartner closely with architecture, security, and product engineering teamsJob OverviewThis role leads the engineering organization responsible for building and operating the AI Hub platform—the runtime infrastructure that powers AI-enabled software across the enterprise.The platform provides the control plane for AI systems, enabling teams to safely integrate large language models, build agent-based workflows, access enterprise knowledge, and execute automated actions through secure tools.The focus of this role is production-grade engineering: reliability, safety, scalability, and operational governance of AI systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Runtime & Agent Orchestration PlatformDesign and operate the runtime infrastructure that supports AI-driven applications and agents. This includes:Agent execution frameworks for multi-step workflowsOrchestration of model calls, tools, and knowledge retrievalState management for long-running AI workflowsHuman-in-the-loop execution patternsSupport for multi-agent coordination and automationModel Access & AI Service LayerProvide a standardized and governed way for engineering teams to interact with AI models. This include:Model gateway and routing across AI providersModel versioning and lifecycle managementToken management and cost controlsConsistent APIs for model access across applicationsEnterprise Knowledge & Retrieval InfrastructureBuild the shared infrastructure that enables AI systems to safely access enterprise knowledge. This include:Document ingestion and indexing pipelinesEmbedding and retrieval servicesVector and graph-based knowledge systemsSecure access controls for enterprise dataTool Execution & Integration FrameworkEnable AI systems to interact safely with enterprise services and applications. This include:Secure tool registry for AI agentsIntegration with internal APIs and enterprise systemsAuthorization and policy enforcement for agent actionsSafe execution of automated workflowsSafety, Governance & ControlEstablish the runtime safeguards required to operate AI systems in regulated environments. This includes:Prompt and input validationGuardrails for agent decision-makingPolicy enforcement for sensitive operationsCompliance controls and auditabilityObservability, Reliability & Cost ManagementEnsure AI systems can be operated reliably at scale. This include:Tracing and monitoring for AI workflowsEvaluation and quality monitoringUsage tracking and cost telemetryIncident response and operational toolingWhat are we looking for?We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.Requirements:Minimum of 12 years software engineering experienceMinimum of 5 years leading application engineering teams building customer- or business-facing software solutionsExperience with modern AI systems such as LLMs, RAG architectures, or agent workflowsStrong experience building and scaling cloud-based, distributed applicationsProven ability to translate business needs into production-grade solutionsCore Competencies:Experience building AI-powered applications and business-facing solutionsStrong understanding of how to translate AI capabilities into real-world use cases and outcomesExperience building ML or AI platformsExperience operating systems in regulated or enterprise environmentsExperience designing reusable application components or shared solution frameworksAbility to partner effectively with platform, infrastructure, and product teamsDeep focus on delivering business value, user experience, and adoptionExperience establishing and growing high performing teamsExecutive presence and ability to translate technology to business valuePay Range: $163,900.00 - $273,100.00Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!Company Overview:LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets OpportunityAt LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.Why LPL?Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.Information on Interviews:LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.EAC12.9.25