Principal Automation & AI Engineer
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
As one of the worlds leading independent global investment firms Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If youre looking for challenging work intelligent colleagues and exposure across a global footprint come explore your potential at Invesco.
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
Flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan
The Principal Automation & AI Engineer serves as the technical leader responsible for building the automation AI analytics and operational intelligence capabilities that enable Cloud & Infrastructure leadership team to effectively govern a global technology organization. The role drives operational excellence financial accountability service reliability asset optimization workforce productivity and strategic decision-making through scalable engineering solutions and data-driven insights.
Intelligent Automation & AI Engineering
Design develop test and deploy RPA workflows and AI/ML models to automate complex business processes across multiple teams.
Design develop and deploy enterprise-scale automation solutions supporting cloud infrastructure service management asset management and cloud financial operations.
Build AI-powered workflows copilots and intelligent agents that automate routine operational activities and improve decision-making.
Develop reusable automation frameworks APIs integrations and self-service capabilities across technology platforms.
Leverage machine learning generative AI and predictive analytics to identify risks anomalies optimization opportunities and operational trends.
Establish development standards testing practices security controls and governance processes for automation and AI solutions.
Requirements of the Role:
Solid Experience: Minimum 69 years of progressive experience in automation engineering software development or a related technical discipline with at least 3 years focused on RPA AI/ML or intelligent automation solutions.
AI/ML Engineering: Practical experience building and deploying AI/ML models using frameworks such as Python TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn or Azure AI services.
Software Engineering: Strong programming skills in Python C# .NET PowerShell or similar languages with experience building REST APIs microservices and data pipelines.
DevOps & CI/CD: Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines version control (Git) and DevOps practices tailored for automation development and deployment.
Cloud Platforms: Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Azure Snowflake preferred) including containerization serverless computing and cloud-native automation patterns
Integration & APIs: Experience developing integrations using APIs middleware iPaaS solutions and enterprise service bus technologies including ServiceNow and ITSM platform integrations.
Problem-Solving & Debugging: Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues across automation workflows integrations and AI models.
Agile & Scrum: Experience contributing to Agile ceremonies managing technical backlog items and delivering iteratively in cross-functional teams.
Coaching & Guidance: Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers conduct code reviews and promote engineering excellence within the team.
Documentation & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating technical design documents runbooks architecture diagrams and stakeholder-facing presentations.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
Advanced degree in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Data Science or a related discipline is a plus.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies or cloud platforms or related certifications is beneficial.
Pursuant to Invescos Workplace Policy employees are expected to comply with the firms most current workplace model which as of October 1 2025 includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships collaborate more easily and support each others growth and development.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.
Invescos culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship status disability age or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Invesco is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. We have specialized investment teams managing investments across a comprehensive range of asset classes, investment styles and geographies, ... View more