Transamerica

Lead AI Engineer

Transamerica$131K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, AI, data science, or a related field
  • Eight years of experience in software engineering or AI engineering
  • Two years of end-to-end AI solution design experience
  • Experience with agentic workflows
  • Cloud environment delivery experience
  • Familiarity with AWS Bedrock and SageMaker
  • Proficient in containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI applications and automation solutions
  • Deliver generative AI solutions using cloud technologies
  • Apply best practices in software engineering for scalable AI solutions
  • Support the entire AI solution lifecycle from design to support
  • Enhance and improve enterprise AI platforms continuously
  • Lead small projects and ensure successful delivery
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Starting PTO of 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program
  • Parental Leave
  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Family
IT - General

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.

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

About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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