The Travelers Companies, Inc

Software Engineer I - AI Agents & Harnesses

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $99K — $163K *
Hartford, CT 06106In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on software development experience, including code shipped and supported in production.
  • Proficiency in Python with exposure to TypeScript for AI integration work.
  • Experience building generative AI or agentic applications.
  • Familiarity with orchestration, tool interfaces, and context management in agent harnesses.

Responsibilities

  • Build and operate agent harness capabilities for engineering teams.
  • Integrate agents with tools, APIs, and enterprise systems reliably under load.
  • Advance test automation and deliver secure, scalable, and observable code.
  • Contribute to application design alongside architects and product owners.
  • Own assets end to end, focusing on currency and production readiness.
  • Document work to enable knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

  • Health insurance for employees and eligible family from day one.
  • 401(k) match up to 5% of eligible pay with an annual maximum contribution.
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off plus nine paid holidays annually.
  • Access to a comprehensive wellness program, including mental health resources.
  • Involvement in community with matching gift and volunteer rewards programs.
Full Job Description
Job Category

Technology

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$99,100.00 - $163,400.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

What Is the Opportunity?

As a member of the Enterprise AI and Emerging Technology organization at Travelers, you'll be joining a strategic and collaborative team focused on transforming our business and technology capabilities leveraging best in class AI-enabled technology. We're looking for a Software Engineer I in the Enterprise AI Platforms organization to join our team focused on delivering agent harnesses and platform capabilities that enable and accelerate the development of AI applications across the enterprise.
• Will deliver harness capabilities that other engineering teams build on, including orchestration, tool integration, context management, and the guardrails around them.
• Engineers at this level work across the full architecture of product delivery from requirements gathering to maintenance and enhancement of existing systems.
• Will contribute to architecture and solution design in partnership with engineering, architecture, and product, and build SME-level depth in the technologies they own.
• This role is for engineers who take full ownership of what they develop and thrive in a fast-paced environment.What Will You Do?
  • Build and operate agent harness capabilities consumed by engineering teams across the enterprise, working within the team's technical direction.
  • Integrate agents with tools, APIs, and enterprise systems, and make those integrations reliable under real load.
  • Advance test automation and deliver code against non-functional requirements: secure, observable, scalable, recoverable, financially responsible.
  • Contribute to application and solution design in partnership with architects, product owners, and consuming teams.
  • Own your assets end to end, including currency, vulnerability management, and production readiness.
  • Document your work so others can build on it, and actively deepen your expertise in the technologies you own.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on software development experience, including code you have shipped and supported in production.
  • Proficiency in Python, with exposure to TypeScript for AI integration work.
  • Hands-on experience building generative AI or agentic applications.
  • Experience using agentic coding tools, with an informed point of view on where they help and where they fall short.
  • Familiarity with the components of an agent harness: orchestration loops, tool interfaces, context and memory management, and guardrails.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud services.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools, including Kubernetes.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
  • SME-level depth in at least one technical discipline, and the appetite to build more.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including with partners outside engineering.
  • Agentic runtimes and harness platforms such as AWS AgentCore experience.
  • OSS agent frameworks such as Strands Agents or LangGraph experience.
  • Terraform, CDK, or an equivalent for provisioning cloud infrastructure experience.
  • Helm for Kubernetes application deployment experience.
  • Observability tooling and distributed tracing in production environments experience.


What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
  • 2 additional years of software engineering experience.


What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

The Travelers Companies, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're seeking a position in management, customer service, underwriting, or IT, we have a place for you. Our commitment to professional growth means we provide unparalleled career advancement tools and leadership training to help you climb the ladder of success.

Internship Programs: A Gateway to Employment

Kickstart your career with our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities are designed not just to teach, but to challenge and expand your understanding of the industry. Internships at Travelers are a perfect way to enhance your resume and gain valuable real-world experience, making you a competitive candidate for future employment.

Culture and Benefits

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
* Ladders Estimates

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