LLM AI Developer

Security Benefit is searching for an experienced LLM/AI Developer to join our team. This position will work out of our home office in Topeka, Kansas. Security Benefit associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.   Who Are We? Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we’ve focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.   What Does the Job Look Like? We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative LLM/AI Developer to join our NextGen AI Lab. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions leveraging state-of-the-art Generative AI and LLM frameworks. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify use cases, deploy AI solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals while adhering to ethical and regulatory standards.   The NextGen AI Lab is Security Benefit's innovation hub, dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance operational efficiencies, customer experiences, and financial insights. As a member of this dynamic team, you will pioneer AI-driven solutions, driving transformation across the organization.   Model Development & Optimization: Design, fine-tune, and implement state-of-the-art LLMs to solve business challenges. Optimize existing models for performance, accuracy, and scalability. Explore and apply transfer learning and reinforcement learning techniques. AI Solution Deployment: Integrate LLMs into Security Benefit’s systems and workflows to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and support client services. Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless deployment and integration into production environments. Innovation & Experimentation: Research and experiment with emerging AI technologies, tools, and architectures to maintain a competitive edge. Propose and prototype innovative applications for LLMs within the context of financial services. Data Management & Processing: Collaborate with data teams to prepare and preprocess datasets for training and evaluation. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security compliance during model development. Ethics & Compliance: Ensure AI solutions are designed with fairness, transparency, and adherence to Security Benefit’s ethical guidelines and industry regulations. Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, product owners, and IT teams to align AI initiatives with organizational priorities. Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring within the NextGen AI Lab team.   Who Are You?  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related fields. 4-6 years of experience in frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and LLM platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face). Hands-on experience in developing, fine-tuning, and deploying LLMs and NLP models. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with REST APIs for AI integration. Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with financial services or related industries is a plus. Strong understanding of data ethics, AI regulations, and security considerations.   Preferred Skills Experience in using AI to solve challenges specific to financial services (e.g., portfolio management, fraud detection, client communication). Expertise in prompt engineering and iterative development for LLMs. Familiarity with data engineering concepts (e.g., ETL pipelines, databases). Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly terms and recommendations.   What Can Security Benefit Offer You? Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance. 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401k with company match Profit Sharing & Savings Plan Short-term and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Educational Assistance Associate Assistance Programs Career growth and more!   Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE