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MassMutual · 3 months ago

Head of AI Platform Engineering

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$205K/yr - $268K/yr

10+ years exp

MassMutual is at the forefront of innovation in the financial services and insurance industry, seeking a highly skilled and visionary leader for the role of Head of AI Platform Engineering. In this position, you will be responsible for architecting and building a core platform for AI/ML, leading cross-functional teams, and shaping technology strategy to deliver impactful AI solutions.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect and build the core platform for applied, secure, and efficient AI/ML platform engineering to support a broad range of AI workloads

Prototype and productionize agentic workflows and LLM-based systems that drive impact across the value chain through the automation, deployment, scaling, and management of AI platform services, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience

Be a talent magnet by attracting, developing, and retaining a world-class team of high-performing engineers

Shape strategy in partnership with R&D leadership and senior executives across the enterprise

Lead cross-functional teams of AI platform engineers, ML engineers, and decision engineers to deliver robust, production-ready AI solutions

Collaborate with product managers, researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define and execute AI strategies aligned with company objectives

Qualification

AI/ML platform engineeringFinancial industry knowledgeTeam managementProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skillsResearch translationCommunication skills

Required

Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related disciplines

10+ years of relevant engineering experience

5+ years of experience in managing research or engineering teams

Exceptional problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new concepts, methods, and technologies

Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Financial Industry knowledge

Strong publication history in area of expertise

Demonstrated ability to translate research into business impact

Benefits

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

Company

MassMutual

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MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company that provides investment management and trust services.

Founded in 1851

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.massmutual.com/

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