Principal Agentic Engineer

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San Francisco, CA, USA
In-Office
160K-220K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
The Principal Agentic Engineer will design and develop AI systems for insurance workflows, focusing on automation, compliance, and advanced reasoning capabilities.
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About MGT Insurance

MGT is the first AI-driven, neo-insurer focused on evolving commercial P&C insurance for the brokers and small business owners. By combining the expertise of industry veterans with state-of-the-art technology, we are ushering in the next evolution of commercial insurance and working to move the industry forward through the use of modern technology, better processes, and a rock-star team. We seek visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, and excel in autonomous roles.

About Us MGT Insurance is modernizing the insurance industry with cutting-edge web technologies and user-centric design. We are seeking an Agentic Engineer with over 6 years of experience and a deep expertise in AI agents, LLMs, and autonomous system architectures to join our engineering, data science, and insurance product teams in building the next generation of self-directed insurance platform capabilities.

Position Overview As anAgentic Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated AI agent systems that can reason, plan, and execute complex insurance workflows autonomously. This role requires a combination of hands-on AI engineering, technical leadership, and strategic automation development to build intelligent agents that transform how our platform operates and serves customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Agentic System Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of multi-agent systems using LLMs, vector databases, and agent orchestration frameworks to create intelligent, goal-oriented automation.
  • Reasoning & Planning Systems: Implement advanced reasoning capabilities including chain-of-thought processing, multi-step planning, and decision trees for complex insurance scenarios.
  • Observability & Monitoring: Design comprehensive observability frameworks for agent systems including real-time performance metrics, decision tracing, and behavioral analytics to ensure full visibility into autonomous operations.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing strategies for agentic systems including unit testing for agent components, integration testing for multi-agent workflows, and adversarial testing for edge cases and failure modes.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Establish comprehensive governance frameworks that ensure agent decision-making processes meet insurance regulatory requirements including audit trails, explainability standards, fair lending compliance, and state insurance commission oversight requirements.

Qualifications

  • Expertise in LLMs and Agent Frameworks including OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, LangChain, CrewAI, or similar platforms for building autonomous AI systems.
  • Strong software engineering background with proficiency in Python, TypeScript, and modern AI/ML deployment patterns including vector databases, embedding systems, and real-time inference.
  • Experience with agent architecture patterns including ReAct, function calling, multi-agent coordination, and tool use frameworks for complex workflow automation.

Location: Candidates based in Madison, Wisconsin or San Francisco, California are preferred to facilitate close collaboration with our team.

Who We Are

  • Small & Agile: We're a tight-knit engineering team of fewer than 10 people who move fast and make things happen
  • High Agency: We operate with autonomy and ownership - everyone acts like a founder and drives meaningful impact
  • Action-Oriented: We believe in "see something, do something" - no bureaucracy, just results
  • Passionate Builders: We take pride in crafting elegant code, intuitive applications, and solving real problems
  • Team First: We genuinely enjoy working together and believe great products come from great relationships
  • Quality Focused: We ship code we're proud of and build systems that stand the test of time

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Leadership role in pioneering autonomous AI systems in the insurance industry.
  • A unique opportunity to build cutting-edge agentic technology that transforms insurance operations.
  • A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment at the intersection of AI and insurance.
  • Continuous learning and career development opportunities in emerging AI technologies and autonomous system leadership.

Compensation Range: $175,000 – $300,000 annual base salary + bonus + equity (commensurate with experience and dependent on location)   

We recognize that no candidate will meet every qualification and encourage individuals with relevant experience and interest in the role to apply.

Please note: MGT does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing vendors, including recruitment agencies and/or search firms. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, MGT employees, or any other company location. Any submittals without a prior signed agreement will become property of MGT.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At MGT, inclusion drives excellence and belonging sustains it. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and more connected to the people we serve. We value every voice, champion equity, and create space where all people can grow and succeed together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MGT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need assistance or accommodations, please contact us at [email protected].

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. MGT Insurance reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company deems appropriate.

Skills Required

  • Expertise in LLMs and Agent Frameworks
  • Strong software engineering background
  • Experience with agent architecture patterns
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The Company
HQ: Greenwood Village, Colorado
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What We Do

MGT is ushering in the next evolution of commercial insurance and working to move the industry forward through the use of modern technology, better processes, and a rock-star team. We address common insurance pain points while honoring the knowledge, history, and innovation that are the hallmarks of the industry today.

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