AI Engineer

Reposted 10 Days Ago
Springfield, MA
Hybrid
168K-220K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.
The Role
The AI Engineer will architect and lead ML/AI solutions for life insurance, drive innovation, and mentor junior talent, requiring strong AI/ML expertise and communication skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
Salary Range: $167,800.00-$220,200.00

Top Skills

Llama-Index
Mcp
Mlflow
Python
R
SQL

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The Company
HQ: Springfield, MA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1851

What We Do

Since 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We’re people helping people.

Together, we’re stronger.

Why Work With Us

MassMutual has the financial security and stability of a 170+ year old company, with the culture and energy of a startup. We work every day with the customer front of mind to build the best digital experience in the industry.

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