James Search Group · 3 hours ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expJames Search Group is excited to partner with a leading global property and casualty insurance carrier to identify a Senior AI/ML Engineer to join a high-impact enterprise data and artificial intelligence team. In this role, you will design and implement scalable machine learning and AI-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance decision-making and drive profitability.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Simon James
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy end-to-end AI/ML models—including classification, forecasting, uplift modeling, and fine-tuning of foundational models
Identify use cases for AI across areas such as underwriting, claims, risk evaluation, and customer experience
Work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and scalable solutions
Translate sophisticated AI/ML outputs into clear business recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
Stay current with the latest trends in AI/ML, incorporating new tools and methodologies to enhance the organization’s data capabilities
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, including techniques like regression, decision trees, neural networks, and ensemble models
At least 2 years of experience working with large language models (LLMs) and foundational AI systems
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience using popular data science libraries and frameworks
Background in building and deploying ML models in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS)
Proficient in handling and integrating large structured and unstructured datasets
Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to extract actionable insights from complex data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for business audiences
Preferred
Expertise in natural language processing (NLP) and natural language understanding (NLU)
Experience leading multi-functional AI projects or initiatives
Background in insurance, particularly within claims, underwriting, or risk analytics
Familiarity with actuarial data, insurance KPIs, or related industry-specific datasets
Collaborative mindset with the ability to drive change and build consensus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (including pension, 401(k), and more)
Company
James Search Group
James Search Group (JSG) is a Recruitment Consultancy founded on 20 years of recruiting experience, specialising in Legal Services, Financial Services and Technology recruiting.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase