AI Engineer

Overall Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead end-to-end ML/AI solutions supporting life insurance underwriting using LLMs, deep learning, and probabilistic modeling-from ideation to production.

• Deploy scalable GenAI and Agentic AI systems that directly support business goals.

• Establish and promote best practices in AI development and responsible AI deployment.

• Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and translating research into practical applications.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to build robust, production-grade AI pipelines and APIs.

• Prototype and deliver AI-powered applications (e.g., web apps, dashboards, visualizations) that enable data-driven decisions.

• Influence senior leadership by aligning AI initiatives with enterprise strategy and communicating insights effectively.

• Mentor and develop junior talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.

Candidate Requirements:

• Recognized industry expertise in AI/ML, with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.

• 7 years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering roles.

• Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, NLP, optimization, and LLMs.

• Hands-on experience with AI deployment and orchestration frameworks and protocols (e.g., MLflow, llama-index, MCP).

• Extensive experience testing LLM behavior across a variety of foundation models and benchmarks.

• Experience building AI-powered applications and collaborating with software engineers and product managers.

• Strong programming skills in Python. Proficiency in R is a plus.

• Proficiency in SQL and database design; familiarity with cloud-native data platforms, vector databases, and semantic search is a plus.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education:
M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative field.

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