UBS Employs 20000 Technologists with AI Upskilling from Day One
UBS, the global financial services firm, employs over 20,000 technologists who play a critical role in designing, building, delivering, and managing the systems that power one of the world largest wealth management operations. Technology sits at the heart of the client experience, with AI and automation increasingly central to how the firm innovates.
AI as a Mindset Shift
UBS views AI as more than tools—it represents a fundamental mindset shift and opportunity to reimagine how teams work. The firm is empowering its engineering community to move at the pace of AI-driven change, building “seriously cool AI-powered tools that everyone can benefit from.”
Hackathon 2025 marked a new approach with broader participation, introducing AI-augmented development software being rolled out across the Group Operations and Technology Office as part of the firm AI strategy.
AI Upskilling from Day One
UBS makes significant investments in AI talent development:
- AI upskilling from day one for all technology staff
- Hands-on learning and internal AI certifications
- Global knowledge-sharing communities
- Digital skills curriculum covering blockchain, cloud computing, robotics, and AI
Graduate Talent Program 2025
The Group Operations and Technology Office Graduate Talent Program offers placements as:
- Technology Engineer Graduate
- Data Engineer Graduate
- Technology Support Analyst Graduate
- System Analyst Graduate
Locations include Weehawken, New York City, and Stamford. The program provides unique technical training with opportunities to explore AI capabilities across the firm.
Interview Process
The UBS hiring process averages 26 days based on over 2,500 candidate interviews. Users rate the experience as 62% positive with moderate difficulty. IT Engineer and Senior Network Engineer roles are rated as the most challenging interviews.
HackerX Partnership
UBS has hosted private HackerX events in Raleigh Research Triangle, demonstrating the firm commitment to accessing engineering talent through invite-only recruiting formats. With 20,000+ technologists and growing AI initiatives, UBS offers engineers opportunities to work at the intersection of finance, technology, and artificial intelligence at global scale.
