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AI Engineering Tech Lead

Synechron

Company websitesynechron.com (Synechron, opens in new tab)

Base salary $130K  to $145K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Piscataway, NJ

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  • LocationPiscataway, NJ
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About this job

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

Seeking an experienced AI Engineering Tech Lead to oversee the successful execution of multiple AI and GenAI initiatives. The role will manage day-to-day delivery activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of AI solutions.


Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $130k - $145k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of AI, GenAI, and automation initiatives.
  • Manage project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and reporting.
  • Coordinate architects, developers, business teams, and client stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to AI governance, security, and delivery standards.
  • Track project milestones, business outcomes, and value realization.
  • Provide executive-level status updates and drive issue resolution.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of program/project delivery experience as an Engineering Leader, with 3+ years leading AI initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of AI/GenAI solutions, Microsoft AI ecosystem, and AI governance.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent AI projects.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and Agile delivery methodologies.

 

 

Preferred, but not required:

  • PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience leading enterprise AI transformation programs.
  • Proven track record of delivering AI solutions in complex enterprise environments.

 

 

 

We offer:

  • A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
  • 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
  • Maternity & paternity leave plans.
  • A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • A higher education certification policy.
  • Commuter benefits (varies by region).
  • Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
  • On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
  • Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
  • Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
  • A flat and approachable organization.
  • A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.


All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($130,000) is above 44% of the 78 Software Engineering roles in New Jersey listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $136,500; the middle half runs from $116,438 to $164,650.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Synechron roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Synechron roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
AI Engineering Tech Lead (this listing)$130K - $145K
Technical Product Owner with Municipal bond experience.$130K - $150K
Data Governance / Target Operating Model (TOM) Lead$130K - $145K
AI Enablement Consultant – (Microsoft Copilot)$135K - $150K
AI-Driven Data Profiling Engineer$120K - $130K
Lead Artificial Intelligence Solutions Consultant$120K - $125K
Gen AI Lead$140K - $155K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Synechron roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-13
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Location as the employer wrote it: Piscataway, NJ

lary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $130k - $145k/year & benefits (see below).

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