Pacific Life · 15 hours ago
Sr Consultant - Engineering Excellence and AI Enablement
Newport Beach CA-800
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $249K/yr
20+ years expPacific Life is a leading insurance company dedicated to providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead the integration of GenAI capabilities into their engineering practices and drive engineering excellence across the organization.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure engineering platforms that seamlessly integrate GenAI capabilities, ensuring long-term reliability and ease of maintenance
Spearhead or enable the transformation of existing legacy systems and outdated workflows by introducing AI-native development methodologies and modern technology stacks
Work closely with product management, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that engineering advancements and GenAI initiatives are strategically aligned with overall enterprise objectives
Develop and maintain clear metrics and continuous feedback mechanisms to evaluate and enhance engineering performance, quantify the impact of GenAI adoption, and improve the overall developer experience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and remove systemic barriers to innovation, ensuring that engineering processes remain agile and adaptable to evolving business needs
Establish and maintain enterprise-wide standards for software architecture, technical documentation, and code quality to drive consistency and scalability across all engineering initiatives
Develop and oversee programs for continuous improvement, leveraging data-driven insights and metrics to optimize engineering performance and accelerate delivery of business-critical solutions
Develop, refine, and communicate a comprehensive enterprise-wide strategy for integrating GenAI-assisted software development. This includes selecting and standardizing advanced tooling, designing optimized development workflows, and establishing clear governance frameworks to ensure consistent, secure, and effective adoption of GenAI technologies
Lead the end-to-end implementation of GenAI capabilities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)—from AI-driven code generation and automated documentation to intelligent test automation, enhanced developer support, and modernization of platform engineering practices. Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and scalability
Design and participate in targeted enablement and training programs to upskill engineering teams on GenAI tools, best practices, and responsible usage. Foster a culture of continuous learning focused on maximizing productivity gains while adhering to ethical and operational standards
Collaborate proactively with AI governance, compliance, and legal teams to define and enforce robust policies for the ethical, auditable, and secure deployment of GenAI solutions
Provide hands-on mentorship to Principal and Sr engineers across technical domains, actively promoting an environment where innovative ideas, rapid experimentation, and a commitment to technical excellence are encouraged and recognized
Act as the primary engineering representative in organization-wide transformation projects, such as large-scale cloud migration, integration and standardization of enterprise platforms, and the formulation and execution of AI and GenAI strategies
Advise executive leadership with strategic insights into emerging technology trends, assessing the organization’s engineering maturity, and guiding the evolution and responsible adoption of GenAI solutions
Enhance the organization’s external presence by contributing thought leadership through speaking engagements at conferences, publishing technical articles, and actively participating in open-source software initiatives as appropriate and approved
Qualification
Required
20+ years in software engineering and/or Software Architecture, complemented by more than five years in enterprise-scale technical leadership positions guiding large teams and complex initiatives
Demonstrated track record of successfully transforming engineering practices and processes across major, highly regulated organizations, driving innovation and operational excellence
Extensive expertise in designing and implementing robust software architecture, leading platform engineering efforts, and empowering developers through enablement programs and strategic tooling
Possesses hands-on proficiency with GenAI frameworks with experience in deploying and operationalizing GenAI solutions within enterprise environments
Well-versed in engineering governance, regulatory compliance, and secure development lifecycle management, ensuring solutions meet stringent audit and security requirements
Distinguished by outstanding communication skills, executive-level influence, and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
Adept at advising senior leadership on technology strategy, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving the adoption of GenAI technologies to achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and scalability
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
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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2024 (9)
2023 (16)
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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
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