Staff Software Engineer AI
Mercury Insurance Services, LLC6 months ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$101k - $204k/yr
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to apply Generative AI to existing software systems and new intelligent features.
- Integrate and deploy Generative AI models and capabilities in production applications.
- Evaluate and select models, tools, and techniques based on performance, cost, maintainability, and business impact.
- Write robust, well-tested code combining traditional software engineering with AI components.
- Translate product requirements into technical solutions and lead design and code reviews.
- Lead multiple sprint teams delivering AI-powered features in distributed application systems.
- Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to identify opportunities and deliver measurable value.
- Mentor engineers and drive practical AI adoption across software development teams.
- Estimate effort, prioritize AI integration opportunities, and champion operational excellence, scalability, maintainability, and observability.
- Drive technical strategy and vision for multiple teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 7 years of software engineering experience with relevant cutting-edge or company technologies.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience leading multi-team engineering initiatives in distributed application systems.
- Proficiency in one or more of Java, Python, Go, C++, or JavaScript.
- Experience with data structures, algorithms, design patterns, relational databases, NoSQL, caching, APIs, messaging, data streaming, workflow, and integration frameworks.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in Data Science; 5 or more years of experience in Data Science, NLP, or AI; and 5 or more years working on production conversational AI initiatives.
- Experience with closed- and open-source models and libraries, enterprise platforms, agentic AI, RAG, prompt engineering, human-in-the-loop evaluation, product data analytics, and experimentation is preferred.
- Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation with incentive bonus potential.
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions; an in-person interview may be required.
- Paid time off, sick time, nine paid company holidays, and volunteer hours.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Education assistance, professional and personal development opportunities, promotional opportunities, and a company recognition program.
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy or coaching sessions and child- and eldercare resources.
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About Mercury Insurance Services, LLC
Mercury Insurance Services, LLC sells personal auto, homeowners, renters, and related coverage (umbrella, condo, business auto, and mechanical breakdown) to consumers, primarily through independent agents. The company generates revenue from underwriting and premiums on property-and-casualty policies and is publicly traded on the NYSE (ticker: MCY). Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Brea, California, it is a major writer of auto insurance in California and operates in multiple U.S. states.