Senior Associate, AI Solution Architect

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Role Overview:

The Solution Architect translates business vision into technology solutions, designing enterprise-grade architectures that support innovation and efficiency. This role connects stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions align with implementation-focused objectives and technology standards.

As an AI Solution Architect, you will provide technical support and architectural guidance focused on artificial intelligence solutions, including generative AI and machine learning. You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, design scalable solutions that support business value, and guide the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring responsible practices, proper governance, and enterprise integration.

What You'll Do:

• Provide implementation-focused architectural support on standard initiatives across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Design, document, and implement solid technology solutions that meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed application portfolio roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and governance frameworks in all solutions.
• Lead efforts in selecting and standardizing tools, platforms, and design patterns.
• Conduct technical reviews, solution assessments, and engage in architecture discussions.
• Provide architectural and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery roadmaps.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation and artifacts related to solution architecture.
• Analyze the organizational, operational, and financial impacts of proposed solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their relevance and potential impact on business needs.
• Maintain knowledge of technology trends and their implications for current systems and future projects.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure cohesive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.

What You'll Bring:

• Design AI solutions including generative AI, machine learning, and other AI technologies
• Establish guidelines for responsible AI development and implementation
• Define data and infrastructure requirements for various AI solution types
• Evaluate AI technologies and platforms based on use case requirements
• Guide cross-functional teams on implementation approaches for different AI technologies
• Develop frameworks for AI governance, monitoring, and continuous improvement

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
• Strong understanding of software architecture and technology principles
• Experience designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview 

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. 

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. 

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. 

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site .

Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation . We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of .

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Job Requisition ID: 93857