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MassMutual · 1 day ago

Lead AI Engineer

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

MassMutual’s Data Science team is seeking an impact-driven Lead AI Engineer to join their high-performing, cross-functional team. In this role, you will lead the design and deployment of advanced AI solutions that drive strategic decision-making and business transformation.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Architect and lead end-to-end ML/AI solutions supporting various use cases for a large enterprise using LLMs, deep learning, and probabilistic modeling—from ideation to production

Deploy scalable GenAI and Agentic AI systems that directly support business goals

Establish and promote best practices in AI development and responsible AI deployment

Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and translating research into practical applications

Collaborate with engineering teams to build robust, production-grade AI pipelines and APIs

Prototype and deliver AI-powered applications (e.g., web apps, dashboards, visualizations) that enable data-driven decisions

Influence senior leadership by aligning AI initiatives with enterprise strategy and communicating insights effectively

Mentor and develop junior talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning

Qualification

AI/ML expertiseMachine learningLarge language modelsPythonAI deployment frameworksSQLDatabase designMentoring junior talentExceptional communication

Required

Recognized industry expertise in AI/ML, with a track record of delivering impactful solutions

7+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering roles

Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, NLP, optimization, and LLMs

Hands-on experience with AI deployment and orchestration frameworks and protocols (e.g., MLflow, llama-index, MCP)

Extensive experience testing LLM behavior across a variety of foundation models and benchmarks

Experience building AI-powered applications and collaborating with software engineers and product managers

Strong programming skills in Python

Proficiency in SQL and database design

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related quantitative field

Preferred

Proficiency in R is a plus

Familiarity with cloud-native data platforms, vector databases, and semantic search is a plus

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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