Director of Applied AI, Data Science

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Create and implement sophisticated statistical, machine learning, and AI models that support decision-making in insurance, actuarial, claims, and investment sectors.

• Develop and provide LLM-enabled analytics and Deep Research solutions, utilizing RAG-based methods to analyze both structured and unstructured data.

• Conduct hands-on data analysis, feature engineering, and model creation using enterprise platforms such as Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and DB2.

• Establish model success criteria, validation methods, and explainability standards that align with business and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to create models, implement monitoring systems, and manage the model lifecycle and drift.

• Employ responsible AI practices, including bias evaluation, transparency, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

• Clearly present analytical findings and model results to business executives and technical stakeholders.

• Work alongside analytics, engineering, risk, and compliance teams to ensure the effective and governed delivery of AI and analytics solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in Python and SQL, along with production system development expertise.

• Familiarity with Snowflake and relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.

• Experience in API development, data pipelines, and system integration.

• Background in monitoring, CI/CD, and the operational lifecycle management of AI systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and deliver intricate solutions.

• Over 8 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or ML engineering.

• At least 3 years of experience in delivering production AI/ML and/or GenAI solutions, including RAG, agents, or similar technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• 13 paid holidays annually, in addition to vacation and sick leave.

• Flexible workweek schedules.

• Opportunities for certifications, designations, and tuition reimbursement.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Cash balance retirement plans entirely funded by the company.

• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully covered by the company.

• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under the short-term disability policy.

• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including those adopting or fostering.

• A variety of health insurance options, offering premium family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health club membership reimbursement.

• Employee Assistance Program.