Sr. AI Engineer

Company Overview

At Vault we specialize in providing personal insurance for highly successful individuals and their families. As a fast-growing disrupter Vault is fueled by a team inspired to protect our customers' most prized possessions. When others say it can't be done Vault's unrivaled business model equips our underwriters with the ability to offer more coverage and customized solutions for the most exquisite homes, automobiles and collectibles. Our in-house risk managers are experts when it comes to understanding the unique intricacies of insuring successful customers, ensuring proper coverage, loss prevention and emergency preparations.

We are looking for the best and the brightest talent inspired to protect what matters most to our customers - a team, a culture and philosophy to be the best at what we do.

Why Choose Vault

Voted Best Places to work in Tampa Bay

An innovative, open-minded environment, built on trust and empowerment

A diverse and inclusive organization where we value each individuals' strengths and expertise

A team committed to charity and community involvement

Mentorship from the top minds in the industry

A forward-thinking team backed by cutting edge technology

A-Financial Strength rating by AM Best

Comprehensive benefits tailored to your lifestyle

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join our dynamic team and drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and large-scale data systems, with hands-on experience in building production-grade AI applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, product managers, and software developers to deliver impactful AI-driven applications.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for enterprise-grade applications.

• Build end-to-end ML pipelines including training, evaluation, optimization, deployment, and monitoring.

• Architect and develop agentic AI systems including multi-agent workflows, RAG chatbots, and intelligent automation.

• Build RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications tailored to insurance workflows.

• Develop multi-agent orchestration systems for complex P&C processes.

• Drive company-wide AI adoption by identifying high-impact use cases across P&C insurance functions.

• Conduct experimentation and research with state-of-the-art AI techniques and frameworks.

• Establish AI development standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.

• Collaborate with our Python-strong data engineering team on backend integrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field (PhD preferred).

• 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with a proven track record of building and deploying production-grade AI systems.

• Expertise in Python with proficiency in leading AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, and Scikit-learn.

• Hands-on experience with MLOps platforms, including Kubeflow, MLflow, and Azure Machine Learning (Vertex AI/SageMaker acceptable).

• Strong applied experience with LLMs (Large Language Models), RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) techniques, and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS).

• Practical experience with agent frameworks, workflow orchestration, and multi-agent systems.

• Proficiency in full-stack development, including web frameworks, backend systems, API development (REST, GraphQL), and deployment on cloud infrastructure (Azure strongly preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable).

• Solid knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with AI security, compliance, and governance standards, particularly for regulated industries.

• Hands-on experience with multiple database platforms, including SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake.

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, demonstrating strong ownership, adaptability, and problem-solving in fast-paced, high-trust environments.

• Domain knowledge in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance or experience addressing business problems in regulated industries is a strong plus.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts, with company contributions

• Company paid comprehensive life & disability insurance plans

• 24/7 Telehealth Doctor Access, Virtual wellness screenings, Employee Assistance Programs

• Company 401k retirement plan with Day 1 eligibility (6% company match, 100% immediate vesting)

• 23 PTO days/year

• 11 Paid Holidays......and so much more!

We believe diversity makes us better, and we seek to create a workplace where all feel a sense of belonging.