Senior Associate - Sr. Full Stack AI Engineer - New York Life : Job Details

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack AI Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI-powered applications. This role combines technical leadership, AI/ML innovation, and full-stack development expertise to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

The Sr. Full Stack AI Engineer will drive product development from concept to implementation, translating complex and ambiguous business needs into technical solutions. You will work across agentic AI, Generative AI, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and full-stack engineering to create intelligent, autonomous systems.

This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of AI research, applied engineering, and enterprise-scale system design.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Technical Leadership & Development
  • Architect and deliver end-to-end AI-powered applications integrating ML models, APIs, and user interfaces.
  • Lead development initiatives from concept through successful production deployment.
  • Build scalable, high-performance systems leveraging cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging AI frameworks and protocols into enterprise use cases.
  • Design and implement MCP-compliant systems for model interoperability and orchestration.
• AI Innovation & Strategy
  • Analyze ambiguous business problems and translate them into actionable product requirements.
  • Develop autonomous agent workflows for complex multi-step tasks and decision-making.
  • Benchmark and evaluate Generative AI models for enterprise applications.
  • Rapidly prototype and validate AI concepts, demonstrating business value.
  • Design agentic systems with planning, execution, and reflection capabilities.
• Collaboration & Mentorship
  • Mentor junior engineers and interns on AI and full-stack development best practices.
  • Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Data & Analytics
  • Develop advanced data pipelines, queries, and analytics workflows.
  • Implement agentic data analysis systems that autonomously discover insights.
  • Leverage MCP for efficient integration of diverse data sources and multi-model analytics.
  • Create dashboards and visualizations that highlight trends and support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML systems.
• 3+ years of direct experience in AI/ML application development and deployment.
• Proven track record of delivering production-grade AI systems in enterprise environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Django, Flask).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Expertise with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with experience mentoring or leading technical teams.

Preferred / Desired Skills

• Expertise in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and multi-agent orchestration.
• Practical experience implementing MCP standards and building interoperable AI systems.
• Experience with RAG architectures and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, ChromaDB).
• Knowledge of real-time AI systems and streaming inference (Kafka, Redis Streams).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and an innovative mindset.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business value delivery.
• Passion for staying current with AI/ML advancements and applying them to enterprise-scale challenges.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $121,000-$172,500

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individuals experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communitiesinviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, youll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive whats next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

To discover more about our comprehensive benefit options, visit the NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. To learn more about New York Lifes leadership in this space, please review our inclusion initiatives and leadership resources.

Recognized as one of Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We operate in the best interests of our policy owners due to our mutual structure. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 92575

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