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Role Summary
The Senior Software Engineer – Generative AI is a hands‑on technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, and integrating Generative AI–enabled capabilities within M&T Bank’s secure, governed enterprise environment. This role combines strong software engineering fundamentals with applied GenAI experience and partners closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and responsible AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support GenAI‑enabled features including AI‑assisted coding, documentation, testing, analysis, and workflow automation
- Implement and maintain retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) solutions, including data ingestion, embeddings, vector stores, and search pipelines
- Design and build agent‑based and tool‑invoking GenAI workflows, including multi‑step LLM interactions using approved enterprise platforms
- Develop and integrate APIs and backend services connecting LLMs to internal systems and approved third‑party tools
- Lead prompt design, testing, and iteration to improve output quality, relevance, and safety
- Participate in model testing, evaluation, and performance analysis using established enterprise frameworks
- Contribute hands‑on development using modern languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
- Follow and promote M&T Bank SDLC, security, and responsible AI standards
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience or Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ education and/or relevant work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ systems analysis and/or application development work experience
- Strong foundation in software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms
- Hands‑on experience with Java, Python, or C# in production environments
- Experience with RESTful APIs, API‑driven development, and Git‑based version control
- Working knowledge of machine learning and large language model (LLM) fundamentals
- Experience working within enterprise SDLC, security, and compliance standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing Generative AI solutions in enterprise or regulated environments
- Hands‑on experience with RAG architectures, embeddings, and vector databases
- Familiarity with Transformer‑based models, attention mechanisms, and tokenization
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure‑based AI services and GenAI platforms
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automated testing
- Understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, and model governance principles
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,100.00 - $161,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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Who's Hiring
- LaBella Associates8

- M&T Bank7

- Popli Design4

- Schneider Electric4

- WSP2

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services19
- Construction & Real Estate14
- Banking & Financial Services7
- Manufacturing4
- Food & Beverage1
Senior Staff Engineer Jobs in Buffalo: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior staff engineer jobs are there in Buffalo?
There are 47+ senior staff engineer openings in Buffalo, New York on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Buffalo employers hire.
Which companies hire senior staff engineers in Buffalo?
Buffalo senior staff engineer roles are posted by LaBella Associates, M&T Bank, and Popli Design and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior staff engineer jobs in Buffalo?
Yes. About 21% of senior staff engineer openings tied to Buffalo are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Buffalo.
Which industries hire the most senior staff engineers in Buffalo?
Buffalo senior staff engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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