Pacific Life · 21 hours ago
Sr. Automation Engineer
Charlotte - NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expPacific Life is a company focused on supporting its policyholders in planning for the future. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to build and support applications and AI solutions that enhance operations and user experiences, collaborating with IT teams to implement scalable and secure products.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Manage Application Environments - Establish and maintain both non-production and production environments, ensuring alignment with identity and access controls, data governance policies, and secure data-handling standards
Deliver Reliable, Scalable Applications - Design, build, and operate production-grade applications with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and observability
Drive Continuous Improvement - Champion enhancements based on user feedback and measurable impact, prioritizing initiatives that improve productivity and user experience
Collaborate Across Teams - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate objectives into technical roadmaps, clear requirements, and acceptance criteria. Maintain a transparent, outcome-driven backlog
Ensure Compliance and Security - Uphold security, privacy, and regulatory standards by implementing guardrails, conducting reviews, and recommending updates as needed
Document and Share Knowledge - Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, patterns, and reference architectures. Mentor team members and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in IT development, application architecture, or AI/ML engineering
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience
Hands-on expertise with Python and SQL; working knowledge of AI/ML tools and MLOps practices
Proven track record of delivering applications and/or AI-driven automations to production, including CI/CD, testing, observability, and reliability best practices
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and mentor peers effectively
Preferred
Strategic and Outcome-Oriented - You shape technical direction and long-term platform planning for IT and AI with a clear focus on delivering results
Proven AI Leadership - Demonstrated success in advancing AI technologies and driving measurable business impact
Collaborative and Innovative - Passion for cross-functional teamwork and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
Committed to Staying Ahead - Dedicated to keeping pace with modern practices in data, application development, and AI/ML
Benefits
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.
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (19)
2021 (14)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44B2025-09-03Debt Financing· $750M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $688.57M
Leadership Team
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President and Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
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