Lead AI Engineer

Are you ready to shape the future of intelligent automation?We’re seeking a visionary AI Engineer to join our high-performing team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development, deployment, and ongoing optimization of cutting-edge AI and Generative AI solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence across the enterprise.You are:A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team to implement and operate new technologies that help Guardian Life advance its Automation & Artificial Intelligence objectives.Driven by a desire to deliver outstanding customer service and a rock-solid stable automation platform, you will be successful through successful operation of our automation platforms.You have:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Information Systems or Information Technology7+ years of experience in working with AWS Services, Enterprise Architecture best practices, system engineering and security.7+ years of development experience or significant knowledge of software engineering best practices across the development lifecycle, including agile methodologies, coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes, testing, and operation5+ years of hands-on experience with Python, AI Frameworks, AIOpsFamiliarity with Containerization and Orchestration technologies, SagemakerStrong software troubleshooting, problem solving and system analysis skillsWillingness and capability to learn new technologies quicklyExperience working with remote teams in a matrixed environmentMentor junior team members and foster a culture of technical excellenceYou will: Be part of a dispersed team both offshore and onshore for operation of process automation products & solutionsImplement engineering best practices to ensure scalability and uptimeHave an understanding of the Industry standard security best practicesTrack and report on platforms performance and availability metricsBe involved in all stages of the model development lifecycle from design to development, testing, and deployment.Design and implement scalable and reliable systems to AI applicationsCollaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams to design and implement technical designs and solutionsStay up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends, and continuously improve the platform to meet the changing needs of the companyLocation:New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania 3 day onsite hybridUp to 10% travel within USSalary Range:$118,980.00 - $195,465.00The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.Our PromiseAt Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.Inspire Well-BeingAs part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityGuardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.AccommodationsGuardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.Visa SponsorshipGuardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in RecruitmentAs part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at ). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via View email address on click.appcast.io, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.SummaryLocation: Work From Home - TX; Bethlehem; HolmdelType: Full time