AI / Machine Learning Engineering Lead

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Warren, NJ, USA
In-Office
180K-220K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Lead design, development, evaluation, and deployment of scalable AI/ML models for insurance use cases. Analyze large datasets, monitor model performance, collaborate with data scientists and engineers, and communicate results to non-technical stakeholders. Ensure models meet statistical, regulatory, and business requirements.
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Title:

AI / Machine Learning Engineering Lead

Company:

Everest Reinsurance Company

Job Category:

Technology

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented AI Solution Engineer to join our innovative team. This role involves designing and implementing advanced AI models to solve complex business problems, particularly within the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong statistical background and be proficient in machine learning and data analysis.
This is a hybrid position based in Warren, NJ working 3 days onsite, 2 remote.

We are not considering fully remote candidates at this time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Develop AI Models: Create and implement AI models with a robust statistical foundation. Ensure models are scalable and can be integrated into existing systems.

  • Performance Evaluation: Develop and utilize metrics to evaluate the performance of AI models. Continuously monitor and refine models to maintain high performance and accuracy.

  • Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns. Validate AI models against existing benchmarks and datasets.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and other stakeholders to align AI solutions with business objectives.  Communicate findings and recommendations to non-technical team members.

Skills Needed:

  • Machine Learning: Proficiency in machine learning algorithms and techniques. Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.

  • Statistical Analysis: Strong background in statistics and probability. Ability to apply statistical methods to real-world data.

  • Programming: Expertise in Python and/or R for data analysis and model development. Familiarity with SQL and other database technologies.

  • Data Analysis: Skilled in data preprocessing, cleaning, and transformation.  Experience with data visualization tools to present findings effectively.

  • Insurance Domain Knowledge: Experience working with insurance datasets, including claims and underwriting data.

  • Understanding of industry-specific challenges and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field is required. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., in machine learning or data science) are a plus.

  • Experience: 7–9 years of overall experience, including 3–5+ years in AI/ML development and deployment. Prior experience in the insurance industry is highly desirable.

  • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Adaptability: Ability to stay current with the latest AI trends and technologies and apply them to improve existing solutions.

The base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

 

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

  • Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
  • Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

 

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Warren, NJ

Additional Locations:

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related field
  • 7-9 years overall experience
  • 3-5+ years in AI/ML development and deployment
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R
  • Familiarity with SQL and database technologies
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Strong statistical background and ability to apply statistical methods
  • Experience with insurance datasets (claims, underwriting) and domain knowledge
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work hybrid in Warren, NJ (3 days onsite, 2 remote) — fully remote not considered

Everest Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Everest and has not been reviewed or approved by Everest.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is characterized as fair or decent for the role, with total compensation often viewed as broadly competitive. Bonus, overtime eligibility, and stock-related elements are described as meaningful contributors to overall earnings in stronger years.
  • Healthcare Strength Health benefits are repeatedly characterized as good to great, and they appear to be a consistent bright spot in the overall rewards package. Core protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage are also described as available.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A Lifestyle Spending Account and a wellness debit-card style perk are described as available for physical or mental health expenses. Employee assistance support is positioned as accessible globally, adding to day-to-day wellbeing coverage.

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The Company
HQ: Warren, NJ
3,485 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”) is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers’ most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide. Everest is in over 100 countries across 6 continents. We provide the world with protection, we underwrite more than risk, we underwrite opportunity. Everest Group, Ltd. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EG) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. FINANCIAL STRENGTH RATINGS A+ by A.M. Best A+ by S&P A1 by Moody's

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