Lead AI Engineer

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Home, KS, USA
In-Office
131K-165K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
Design, develop, deploy, and support scalable AI applications, automation solutions, digital agents, and generative AI platforms. Lead agentic workflow development using AWS, OpenAI, Bedrock, SageMaker, LangChain, Kubernetes, and Docker. Support the full AI lifecycle, platform reliability, monitoring, security, governance, and continuous improvement. Lead technical workstreams, collaborate with business and technology teams, and mentor less experienced engineers.
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IT - General

About Us 

 

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.  

 

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. 

     

Who We Are 

 

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life 

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. 

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. 

What We Do 

 

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. 

 

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.  

Job Description Summary

Design, develop, deploy, and support artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that improve products, services, and business processes across the organization. Leverage advanced AI engineering, cloud-native development, and software engineering practices to deliver scalable, secure, and responsible AI applications and platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Design, develop, deploy, and support AI applications, automation solutions, and digital agents.

Deliver generative AI (Gen AI) and agentic solutions using established frameworks and cloud technologies.

Apply software engineering with best practices to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable AI solutions.

Support the full AI solution lifecycle from design through production support.

Contribute to the enhancement, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise AI platforms and services.

Improve AI products, engineering processes, and technical standards through the application of best practices.

Support platform reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead small projects or technical workstreams and help ensure successful delivery.

Mentor and support less experienced engineers through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate with business, architecture, security, and platform teams to deliver AI solutions and communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or related field

Eight years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or related disciplines

Two years of experience in end-to-end AI solution design, development, testing, monitoring, and maintenance

Experience designing and developing agentic workflows

Experience delivering AI solutions in cloud environments

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Bedrock and AWS SageMaker

Experience with OpenAI technologies, AWS Bedrock Agents, and LangChain

Proficient in Kubernetes and Docker containerization technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in artificial intelligence, data science, or related field

Experience working in the insurance industry or other regulated industries

Experience supporting enterprise AI platforms and cloud-native solutions

Experience applying responsible AI, security, privacy, and governance practices

Professional certifications in artificial intelligence technologies

Professional certifications in cloud-native technologies

Developer-level certifications in relevant technologies

Working Conditions

Work outside normal business hours may be required to support global business operations

Occasional travel for meetings, collaboration activities, and business initiatives

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between 131,000-165,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Enterprise Technology is a global Aegon/Transamerica organization that enables the business to move quickly and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients, while keeping their information safe and secure.

With more than 1,000 employees across the UK, US, Netherlands, Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong, Enterprise Technology is a diverse, global team. Our experts work across areas such as application development, information security, infrastructure, data & analytics, risk & controls, program management, and architecture. We offer a wide range of career opportunities and are committed to supporting employee development.

Curiosity is the quality we value most. Much of our work involves solving complex problems, applying knowledge in new ways, and continuously improving how we operate. As technology evolves rapidly, we look for inquisitive people who are confident challenging the status quo and helping us drive change.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer  


For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 


Compensation Benefits 

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 


Benefits Package 

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs


Inclusion & Diversity  

  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

  

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

   

Giving Back  

  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

  

Transamerica’s Parent Company  


Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, or a related field
  • Eight years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or related disciplines
  • Two years of experience in end-to-end AI solution design, development, testing, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Experience designing and developing agentic workflows
  • Experience delivering AI solutions in cloud environments
  • Experience with AWS Bedrock and AWS SageMaker
  • Experience with OpenAI technologies, AWS Bedrock Agents, and LangChain
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes and Docker containerization technologies
  • Master's degree in artificial intelligence, data science, or a related field
  • Experience working in the insurance industry or other regulated industries
  • Experience supporting enterprise AI platforms and cloud-native solutions
  • Experience applying responsible AI, security, privacy, and governance practices
  • Professional certifications in artificial intelligence technologies
  • Professional certifications in cloud-native technologies
  • Developer-level certifications in relevant technologies

Transamerica Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Retirement Support A company-funded pension alongside a 401(k) match creates a stronger-than-typical foundation for long-term savings. Feedback suggests this retirement depth elevates total rewards even when base pay is described as only “okay.”
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off begins around four weeks in year one with about ten paid holidays and dedicated volunteer PTO. This breadth helps the overall package feel more competitive early in tenure.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options with recognized carriers are available, and the employer pays the majority of premiums. HSAs/FSAs and dependent care FSAs expand coverage flexibility across locations.

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The Company
HQ: Baltimore, MD
13,844 Employees
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

Life is about more than just money. That’s why Transamerica is committed to helping people make the wealth and health connection—it’s a whole new way of looking at everything that can affect your finances and how the little steps we take today can have a big impact tomorrow. We know that helping people achieve financial security today goes beyond that. For that reason, we will share academic, industry, and independent research so we can all work towards living better, longer. Be Well. Build Wealth.

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