AI Engineer

Job Posting End Date: September 29

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers. 

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.

General Summary:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of AI engineers and ML specialists by fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and execution excellence.
• Oversee the end-to-end development and deployment of cutting-edge AI products/solutions.
• Ensure that AI/ML solutions are scalable, maintainable, and meet performance and accuracy standards
• Ensure seamless integration of AI technologies into existing systems/workflow and Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute project roadmaps.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software and systems on time and within budget.
• Lead AI projects using agile methodologies and MLOps practices and monitor project progress with KPIs, maintaining high-quality standards throughout.
• Ensure AI systems adhere to ethical standards and comply with AI regulations.
• Work with legal and security teams to maintain AI security, privacy, and legal compliance.
• Establish and enforce best practices in AI development, including version control, code review processes, model evaluation metrics, and responsible AI principles
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in data engineering, AI, and machine learning
• Promote a culture of experimentation and learning from failures, encouraging the team to push boundaries and explore innovative AI applications
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, clearly communicating AI project progress, challenges, and impacts.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, technical architects, software engineers, UX designers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure AI initiatives align with business goals and user needs
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to ensure high-quality data pipelines and efficient data management practices that support AI model development and deployment
• Contribute to compelling reports and presentations to executive leadership, showcasing the progress and value of AI initiatives.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
• 10+ years of related experience with 5+ years in building AI/ML products/solutions and at least 4-5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of delivering complex AI projects from conception to production.
• Experience in Insurance and/or healthcare is a plus
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies.
• Familiarity with DataOps, DevOps and MLOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with AI ethics, responsible AI principles, and relevant regulations
• Experience in strategic planning and roadmap development for AI/ML initiatives
• Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation in technology projects
• Demonstrated depth of IT knowledge with diversity in pragmatic technical experience. Is seen as a credible technology partner
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner, high tolerance to ambiguity, Self-driven, hustler who can push through organizational barriers
• Inherent bias for action and understand the need for speed and urgency
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.  All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

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