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Senior AI Engineer

Pacific Life
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/14/2025
Job Description

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Unlock the Power of AI and Data at Pacific Life. We’re seeking talented AI Engineers to join our Pacific Life Team in Newport Beach, CA. Looking for self-starters to help shape the future of data engineering and drive data-driven success.

  • This role is on-site. You’ll work at our state-of-the-art Newport Beach headquarters.

As an AI Engineer you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by accelerating our AI and data initiatives by bringing modern technical solutioning forward. You will fill a new role that sits on the data team in the technology organization. Your colleagues will include data scientists, data analysts, scrum masters, and fellow Data, AI, Governance, and QA professionals. Join our highly collaborative, innovative team.

How You’ll Help Move Us Forward

  • Be a part of core AI engineering team and partner with data scientists, data architects, analysts, and stakeholders to understand product requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Help build scalable products with robust security, quality and governance protocols.
  • Create low-level design artifacts, including code documentation, and diagrams.
  • Build scalable and reliable Gen AI pipelines using cloud-based technologies.
  • Create test suite to evaluate your solution and implement automated build and deployment.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure standards and best practices.
  • Deploy, monitor, and maintain production systems.
  • Use the Agile Framework to organize, manage and execute work.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, initiative and attention to detail through deliverables and ways of working.

The Experience You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science or Statistics
  • 7 years of experience in analysis, design, development, and delivery of data products
  • 1 years of experience developing GenAI solutions
  • Demonstrated experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) in cloud
  • 7 years of experience and proficiency in SQL, ETL, ELT, with focus on processing unstructured data
  • Proficiency with software programming ideally in python, C , or Java
  • Proficiency in developing full stack applications and API services.
  • Knowledge of vector database and experience in model evaluation tools.
  • 2 years of experience with DevOps and CI/CD
  • Experience in agile methodologies.
  • Effective communication & facilitation; both verbal and written
  • Team-Oriented: Collaborating effectively with team and stakeholders

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience with ingestion of unstructured data and building end to end solution for Gen AI use cases.
  • Deeper knowledge and experience in vector databases
  • Experience working with multiple large language models, comparing these models and presenting to broader audience clearly stating pros, cons and recommendations
  • Experience working with AWS
  • Experience working with Azure Dev Ops (ADO), Build and Release CI/CD pipelines and orchestration
  • Experience with automation, scripting, and testing in data delivery environment
  • Understanding of data catalogs, glossary, data quality, and effective data governance
  • Financial Services/Investments/Insurance domain knowledge
  • Experience working in complex data systems Master Data Management/Reference Data experience
  • Capacity to continuously learn and remain current with GenAI technologies.

You Can Be Who You Are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Benefits Start Day 1.

Your wellbeing is important. We’re committed to providing flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
  • Generous paid time off options including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$134,280.00 - $164,120.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

  • Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
  • Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

Salary : $134,280 - $164,120

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