Goldman Sachs CIO's Vision for AI and Engineering Careers by 2025

Goldman Sachs’ Chief Information Officer Marco Argenti outlines how artificial intelligence will transform engineering roles at the investment bank by 2025. He emphasizes that AI will not replace engineers but rather augment their capabilities, requiring them to develop new skills and adapt their roles. Argenti predicts that by 2025, every engineer at Goldman Sachs will need to be “AI-fluent,” understanding how to effectively work with and leverage AI tools. The CIO highlights that engineers will need to focus more on prompt engineering, model selection, and understanding AI capabilities rather than traditional coding tasks. He stresses the importance of engineers being able to evaluate AI models’ strengths and limitations, ensuring responsible implementation. The article also discusses Goldman Sachs’ significant investment in AI technology and training, with plans to make AI tools available to all engineers across the organization. Argenti emphasizes that the bank’s approach to AI adoption focuses on augmenting human capabilities rather than replacement, with a particular emphasis on maintaining security and risk management. The CIO’s vision includes creating a workforce that can effectively collaborate with AI systems while maintaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The bank is actively working on training programs and resources to help engineers transition into this AI-augmented future.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-marco-argenti-cio-interview-ai-engineers-careers-2025-9