Lead - AI Forward Deployed Lead Engineer
Farmers Insurance1 month ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$138k - $262k/yr
Responsibilities
- Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate complex initiatives into technical solutions and sequenced AI portfolios.
- Lead multiple AI initiatives from concept through production readiness while managing risks, dependencies, delivery timelines, and technical obstacles.
- Develop technical designs and reusable AI delivery assets such as playbooks, patterns, templates, evaluation frameworks, governance controls, CI/CD standards, and production-readiness checklists.
- Drive adoption of Spec-Driven Development and AI-assisted engineering practices across targeted teams.
- Coordinate with architecture, engineering, data, security, governance, and business teams to deliver scalable, supportable, and reusable solutions.
- Ensure solutions meet enterprise architecture, security, privacy, governance, Responsible AI, performance, and reliability standards.
- Establish performance metrics and continuously optimize solution delivery and development processes.
- Champion AI adoption through hackathons, innovation challenges, technology summits, workshops, and enablement programs.
- Coach engineers, architects, product owners, and technical teams on AI technologies, Spec-Driven Development, and modern engineering practices.
- Maintain technical documentation and serve as a subject matter expert for solution engineering across business units and the enterprise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a similar field.
- At least 9 years of experience in solution engineering, software development, systems architecture, or a related field.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams.
- Deep knowledge of software architecture principles and design patterns.
- Strong proficiency in one or more phases of the software development lifecycle.
- In-depth knowledge of multiple systems and their key components.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
- Strong verbal, written, collaboration, team-building, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, manage multiple projects, and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Insurance industry experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary varying by location, with listed ranges from $137,775 to $262,000.
- Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance.
- 401(k), medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance.
- Hybrid work combines at least three days in the office and up to two virtual days for employees within 50 miles of a Farmers corporate office; applicants farther away may be considered.
- The position may be performed in a Farmers office or virtually from an approved alternative work location.
- Jobs in this category require rare, if any, travel.
About Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance sells auto, home, renters, life, and small-business coverage to U.S. consumers and businesses, primarily through a network of exclusive and independent agents. Revenue comes from insurance premiums and related financial services across the Farmers Exchanges. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, it serves customers in all 50 states and ranks among the country’s largest personal lines insurers.