Developer Engagement Lead - AI Coding Tools - MSDE

We’re seeking someone to join our team as hands-on Developer Engagement Lead to join the Firmwide developer tools group, MSDE.MSDE is responsible for shaping the SDLC within Morgan Stanley by implementing the tools, systems, and processes used by 25,000+ developers in the Firm for software development and deployment.This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, developer experience, and AI coding tool adoption. You'll help ensure developers don't just get access to agentic AI capabilities — they use them well, safely, and meaningfully in real workflows.You'll work with engineering teams, platform owners, risk partners, and senior technology leaders to scale adoption across the firm. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer who enjoys helping others succeed, explains technical concepts clearly, and thrives in ambiguity and fast-moving change.This is an opportunity to shape how a global engineering organization adopts one of the most significant shifts in software development. You'll be close to developers, close to the tools, and close to the real-world challenges of using them well in a complex enterprise environment. If you're excited by AI coding tools and want to play a visible role in changing how software gets built, this role offers a unique combination of technical depth, influence, and organizational impact.In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.This is a Lead position at VP level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.What you’ll do in the role:Engage DevelopersRun demos, workshops, office hours, and enablement sessionsHelp teams identify practical use cases for AI coding tools across coding, testing, refactoring, documentation, and code reviewCreate reusable examples, patterns, and guidance that accelerate adoptionGather developer feedback and translate it into actionable insights for platform and product teamsDrive Practical AdoptionDevelop clear guidance for responsible, productive use of AI coding toolsHelp teams distinguish where agentic AI accelerates work from where human judgment remains essentialSurface and share successful usage patterns across teams and business areasPartner with engineering leaders to identify blockers and define what good usage looks like in a regulated enterpriseAdvocate for DevelopersRepresent the developer perspective in discussions with platform, tooling, risk, training, and leadership teamsFoster a community of AI coding tool champions and encourage cross-team knowledge sharingCreate Enablement ContentGuides, FAQs, playbooks, demo scripts, workshop materials, and short-form updates for engineers and senior stakeholdersPrioritize clarity and usefulness over corporate polishShape the Adoption StrategyContribute to rollout planning, usage analysis, and continuous improvementIdentify patterns, success stories, and risks to inform training, communications, and support modelsWhat you’ll bring to the role:Technical ExperienceSoftware development experience with exposure to modern engineering workflows (PRs, CI/CD, developer tooling)Practical experience with AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, Cursor, Claude Code)Ability to evaluate where AI tools add value — and where they introduce riskFamiliarity with enterprise SDLC practices or regulated technology environments is a plusEngagement & CommunicationComfort leading demos, workshops, and enablement sessions for varied audiencesClear, credible written and verbal communicationAbility to synthesize feedback and usage patterns into recommendationsSkill in building trust with engineers by being honest, practical, and technically groundedMindsetGenuine enthusiasm for AI coding tools and curiosity about how developers workBias toward action, experimentation, and practical outcomesComfort with evolving tools, policies, and best practicesCollaborative approach across teams, regions, and experience levels#LI-LM1WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser.Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.Flexible work statementInterested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.For more information, please visit: . #J-18808-Ljbffr