Lead AI Engineer
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America23 hours ago
Holmdel, NJ, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$121k - $199k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, deploy, and support enterprise-scale agentic AI solutions.
- Design scalable AI systems using LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, model orchestration frameworks, agentic frameworks, and secure APIs.
- Implement, test, debug, integrate, document, maintain, and deliver complex software changes and applications.
- Lead technical design and implementation for medium-to-high-complexity features and projects spanning multiple teams.
- Apply security practices including vulnerability scanning, secure coding, and continuous security testing.
- Manage architecture, design content, solution integrity, quality, delivery, and cloud-based technology processes.
- Define, influence, and track metrics measuring solution success and adoption.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the enterprise AI roadmap and core AI capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to identify requirements, communicate technical recommendations, and shape roadmaps.
- Mentor peers, junior engineers, and engineering interns and promote knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in software engineering or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of machine learning engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI platforms.
- Experience architecting and implementing scalable AI systems using LLMs, RAG pipelines, model orchestration frameworks, agentic frameworks, and secure APIs.
- Ability to lead complex or specialized projects independently and develop novel, customized solutions.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, secure coding, testing, debugging, component integration, and implementation.
- Ability to collaborate with business, technology, delivery, partner, and external teams and communicate with senior stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to mentor engineers and act as a trainer, mentor, and advisor across the organization.
Benefits
- Benefits and resources are available to full-time eligible employees, with offerings described as supportive, flexible, inclusive, and designed to support professional and personal goals.
- Guardian provides skill-building, leadership development, philanthropic opportunities, and career-growth resources.
- Interns are not eligible for most company benefits.
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About The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is a U.S. mutual insurer that provides life and disability insurance, dental and vision plans, annuities, and workplace benefits to individuals, families, and employers. It earns revenue through premiums, investment income, and fee-based wealth and retirement solutions, distributed via financial professionals, employers, and digital channels. Founded in 1860 and headquartered in New York City, it operates nationwide and is owned by its policyholders.