Pacific Life · 2 hours ago
Sr Solution Adoption Engineer
Newport Beach CA-700
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $164K/yr
15+ years expPacific Life is seeking a talented Sr Solution Adoption Engineer to join their Engineering Excellence team in Newport Beach, CA. This role focuses on driving AI-assisted development and innovation in application security, security engineering across Pacific Life’s global platforms and systems.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Define, establish and evolve secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC), embedding security controls, threat modeling, and automated testing into every phase
Design and implement robust security strategies for GenAI systems, including model security, agentic behavior, and runtime protection
Conduct security reviews, penetration testing, and red teaming for AI/GenAI offerings
Build and deploy security automation, static/dynamic analysis, and frameworks that scale security controls across products
Mentor engineers in secure-by-design principles and best practices
Develop tools, frameworks, and platforms that empower developers to build secure, high-quality software efficiently
Lead the creation of developer-centric documentation, guidance, and education, making secure development the default, seamless path
Collaborate with product and UX teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly experiences for developers
Drive adoption of secure coding standards and practices across engineering teams
Lead the integration of Generative AI into engineering workflows (code reviews, vulnerability detection, documentation, developer support)
Evaluate and improve prompt performance and AI-driven workflows for developer productivity and security
Serve as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment, operation, and monitoring
Provide guidance for responsible GenAI adoption by establishing robust AI governance frameworks, ensuring model safety, and promoting ethical deployment practices
Own the engineering technical design of next-generation security and developer platforms from inception to production
Collaborate with product, infrastructure, compliance, and AI/ML teams to align technical strategy with business and regulatory goals
Represent the company in external forums, conferences, and open-source collaborations
Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Stay abreast of emerging GenAI, developer experience, and cybersecurity technologies, proactively proposing innovative solutions
Act as a thought leader and ambassador, representing the company at industry events and in the broader tech community
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including more than 5 years in senior security leadership positions, driving complex technical initiatives from concept to successful deployment
Demonstrated success in designing, and implementing secure, scalable systems in high-volume consumer-facing and cloud-native environments, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats
Advanced proficiency in application security, threat modeling, secure architecture, and vulnerability management, with a track record of proactively identifying and mitigating risks across diverse technology stacks
Practical experience working with leading GenAI frameworks (such as Llama, LangChain, and Semantic Kernel) to enhance secure software development, including the adoption of responsible AI practices and governance models
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, adept at aligning technical strategies and security objectives across cross-functional teams, business leaders, and external partners
Extensive experience establishing and overseeing AI governance frameworks, ensuring model safety, ethical deployment, and compliance with industry standards and best practices
Committed mentor to senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while representing the organization at industry conferences and forums
Continuously stays at the forefront of emerging GenAI, developer experience, and cybersecurity technologies, proactively proposing innovative solutions to address current and future security challenges
Benefits
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
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Pacific Life has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
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, Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
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2025-12-05
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