New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Associate - Full-Stack AI Engineer

New York Life Insurance Co$100K — $143K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python and modern software development frameworks
  • Experience building cloud-native applications and distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies and agent frameworks
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices
  • Ability to independently manage projects from design to deployment
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design and enhance enterprise AI platform capabilities and lifecycle services
  • Build production-ready agentic AI solutions utilizing multi-agent architectures
  • Create enterprise knowledge systems using modern retrieval techniques and vector databases
  • Develop secure cloud-native services leveraging Google Cloud and Kubernetes
  • Implement MLOps and LLMOps for deployment automation and performance monitoring
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to solve real business challenges with AI solutions
  • Contribute to engineering standards and operational excellence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including leave programs
  • Adoption assistance and student loan repayment programs
  • Commitment to refining benefits based on employee feedback
  • Support for employee well-being both personally and professionally
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview

As a Senior Associate - Full-Stack AI Engineer, you will independently design and deliver platform capabilities and intelligent applications that support New York Life's enterprise AIstrategy.

You will contribute across the AI engineering stack, building scalable platform services and production-ready agentic solutions while helping establish engineeringstandards, reusable frameworks, and operational best practices.

What You'll Do
  • Design, build, and enhance enterprise AI platform capabilities, including model and agent lifecycle services, orchestrationframeworks, developer tooling, runtime services, and governance features.
  • Build production-ready agentic AI solutions that leverage multi-agent architectures, tool integration, planning frameworks,retrieval systems, memory, and workflow orchestration.
  • Design and implement enterprise knowledge systems using RAG, semantic search, embeddings, vector databases, and modern retrievaltechniques.
  • Develop secure cloud-native services using Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices.
  • Implement MLOps and LLMOps capabilities, including deployment automation, evaluation, monitoring, observability, and performanceoptimization.
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver AI solutions that address real business challenges.
  • Contribute to engineering standards, architecture reviews, and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Leverage AI-assisted engineering capabilities throughout the software development lifecycle.


What You'll Bring
  • 3-5 years of software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern software development frameworks.
  • Experience building cloud-native applications, APIs, distributed systems, or platform services.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG, tool integration, prompt engineering, and/or agentframeworks.
  • Experience with GCP, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices.
  • Ability to independently own initiatives from design through production deployment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder partnership skills.


Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $100,000-$143,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94769

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

Join Our Team

Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward. Explore our job opportunities and find out how your talents can make a difference at New York Life Insurance Co.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, career tips, and company news through our Careers Blog. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails, tailored to your preferences, and discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at New York Life Insurance Co.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
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