AI Software Engineer

Allstate; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate is seeking a Backend Developer skilled in Generative AI to join our engineering team. You will build scalable backend services, APIs, and AI-enabled features that power enterprise applications.

You will work with Java Spring Boot or Python, integrate AI APIs, and deploy with Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure. The role emphasizes robust design, testing, and code reviews in a fast-paced environment.

4+ years of experience and a 4-year degree are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years backend development with Java Spring Boot or Python.
• Strong RESTful APIs, microservices, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience with Generative AI APIs or open-source models.
• Experience with LangChain, LLM orchestration, or RAG pipelines.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, embedding models, or vector databases.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Integrate Generative AI models into production environments.
• Fine-tune and optimize LLMs for use cases.
• Build secure, scalable microservices.
• Monitor and improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes.

Skills

Backend development

Java Spring Boot

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

LangChain

LLM orchestration

RAG pipelines

Prompt engineering

Embedding models

Vector databases

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Backend Developerwith hands‑on experience inGenerative AI technologiesto join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building scalable backend systems while integrating cutting‑edge AI capabilities into enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using modern frameworks (e.g., Java Spring Boot, Node.js, or Python FastAPI).
• Integrate and deploy Generative AI models (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain) into production environments.
• Fine‑tune and optimize LLMs for specific use cases.
• Build secure, scalable, and high‑performance microservices.
• Monitor and improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• ImplementCI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms, preferablyMicrosoft Azure.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ yearsof backend development experience usingJava Spring Boot orPython.
• Strong understanding ofRESTful APIs,microservices architecture, andasynchronous processing.
• Experience working withGenerative AI APIsand/or open‑source models.
• Experience with LangChain, LLM orchestration, or RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) pipelines.
• Familiarity withprompt engineering,embedding models, orvector databases.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to multi‑modal AI systems and agentic AI frameworks.
• Exposure to MLOps and model deployment workflows.
• Experience withDocker,Kubernetes, andCI/CD pipelines.
• Experience withcloud platforms(Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Knowledge offrontend frameworkslike React or Angular.

Education

• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

• 4 or more years of experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Back-End Development, Java (Programming Language), Large Language Model (LLM) Fine‑Tuning, Large Language Models (LLMs), LLM Architecture, LLMOps, Machine Learning (ML), Python (Programming Language)

Compensation

Salary $110,000-$150,000.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.