AI Engineer (Hybrid)

Securian Financial; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking an AI Engineer to join the Enterprise Data and Analytics team, collaborating with Data Science, Data Engineering, and the AICoE to shape and advance AI platforms and standards enterprise-wide.

You will lead experiments, evaluate emerging AI technologies, and guide secure, scalable AI solution patterns with a strong emphasis on governance and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience across AI, ML, and cloud platform engineering particularly in researching, implementing, and onboardingnew technologiesand tooling.
• Hands-onexpertisewith cloud environments (AWS strongly preferred), including services relevant to AI/ML development, deployment, and data processing.
• Experience deploying, integrating, or supporting AI/ML systems in production, includingMLOpspipelines, model hosting, and monitoring solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct proof-of-concept work, evaluate emerging technologies, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of modern AI stacks including APIs, foundation models, vector databases, orchestration tools, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns.
• Ability to build strongpartnerships, andcollaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong curiosity, analytical skills, and comfort working in ambiguity to define and evaluate options.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts and guide teams toward shared standards and patterns.
• Experience working in or with Enterprise Architecture, platform engineering, orMLOpsfunctions.
• Familiarity with AI-specific security, governance, and responsible AI considerations.
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Champion the selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management of AI platforms, frameworks, and tools used across the enterprise, drawing from deep technicalexpertiseand market awareness.
• Serve as an internal SME especially during project discovery phases on enterprise AI platform architecture including model lifecycle tooling, containerization, orchestration, vector databases, prompt management, RAG frameworks, and model hosting options.
• Rapidly experiment with new AI services, foundation models, anddevelopertooling to assess maturity, extensibility, and alignment with long-term enterprise AI strategy.
• Partner with AI delivery teams to guide solution design and ensure the reuse of approved enterprise AI patterns before pursuing net-new platform development or procurement.
• Document,maintain, and coach teams on AI platform standards, best practices, and reference architectures for scalable and responsible AI.
• Work closely with Enterprise Technology to ensure AI platforms are secure, compliant, cost-efficient, and operationally resilient.
• Act as a bridge between the AICoEand analogous technical platform teams elsewhere in the organization ensuring two-way knowledge flow, alignment on technology directions, and adoption of shared best practices.
• Consult with product owners, data scientists, and engineers toidentifyplatform gaps and implement enhancements that improve efficiency and developer experience.
• Support the creation of platform-level safeguards and governance controls to ensure responsible, sustainable, and secure AI use across the enterprise.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise guidelines that ensure AI solutions are adaptable to rapidly evolving model capabilities and ecosystem changes.

Job description

Position Summary:

The AI Engineer is a key member ofSecurianFinancials’ Enterprise Data and Analytics team, working closely with Data Science, Data Engineering, and the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AICoE). These teams serve as the enterprise’s internal experts on how to apply Data and Analytics and AI atscaleturning strategy into enablement, consultation, and delivery support across the business.In this role, you will shape, evaluate, and advance the platforms, tools, architectures, and foundational technologiesrequiredto deliver AI at enterprisescale especially. You will lead experimentation and proof-of-concept efforts, assess emerging AI technologies, inform platform selection decisions, and guide the creation and adoption of standards for reusable and extensible AI solution patterns.You’llact as a highly collaborative internal consultant partnering with teams across the company to ensure AI solutions are scalable, sustainable, secure, and aligned with enterprise strategy.You will also serve as a two-way conduit with analogous Platform Engineering teams across the enterprise, ensuring their perspectives influenceCoEstrategy and that they are equipped to adoptCoE-developed standards, technologies, and ways of working.We areseekinghighly curious, collaborative, and self-organized associates who thrive in ambiguity, are passionate about emerging technologies, and enjoy driving clarity in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. Your work ensures associates across Securian have the right platforms and guardrails to develop safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Champion the selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management of AI platforms, frameworks, and tools used across the enterprise, drawing from deep technicalexpertiseand market awareness.
• Serve as an internal SME especially during project discovery phases on enterprise AI platform architecture including model lifecycle tooling, containerization, orchestration, vector databases, prompt management, RAG frameworks, and model hosting options.
• Rapidly experiment with new AI services, foundation models, anddevelopertooling to assess maturity, extensibility, and alignment with long-term enterprise AI strategy.
• Partner with AI delivery teams to guide solution design and ensure the reuse of approved enterprise AI patterns before pursuing net-new platform development or procurement.
• Document,maintain, and coach teams on AI platform standards, best practices, and reference architectures for scalable and responsible AI.
• Work closely with Enterprise Technology to ensure AI platforms are secure, compliant, cost-efficient, and operationally resilient.
• Act as a bridge between the AICoEand analogous technical platform teams elsewhere in the organization ensuring two-way knowledge flow, alignment on technology directions, and adoption of shared best practices.
• Consult with product owners, data scientists, and engineers toidentifyplatform gaps and implement enhancements that improve efficiency and developer experience.
• Support the creation of platform-level safeguards and governance controls to ensure responsible, sustainable, and secure AI use across the enterprise.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise guidelines that ensure AI solutions are adaptable to rapidly evolving model capabilities and ecosystem changes.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical experience across AI, ML, and cloud platform engineering particularly in researching, implementing, and onboardingnew technologiesand tooling.
• Hands-onexpertisewith cloud environments (AWS strongly preferred), including services relevant to AI/ML development, deployment, and data processing.
• Experience deploying, integrating, or supporting AI/ML systems in production, includingMLOpspipelines, model hosting, and monitoring solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct proof-of-concept work, evaluate emerging technologies, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of modern AI stacks including APIs, foundation models, vector databases, orchestration tools, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns.
• Ability to build strongpartnerships, andcollaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong curiosity, analytical skills, and comfort working in ambiguity to define and evaluate options.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts and guide teams toward shared standards and patterns.
• Experience working in or with Enterprise Architecture, platform engineering, orMLOpsfunctions.
• Familiarity with AI-specific security, governance, and responsible AI considerations.
• Background in financial services or other regulated industries.

#LI-Hybrid This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement, workingin-officefor a minimum of3days aweek.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou’reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you’lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills:

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

$72,000.00 - $134,000.00

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us.

At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan:

Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance:

From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time:

We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups:

Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Environmental Health & Sustainability
• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at [e-mail], by telephone [phone] (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here