Machine Learning Engineer

James Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

James Search Group is seeking an AI/ML Engineer for a leading global property & casualty insurance carrier. The role involves building and deploying predictive models, collaborating across teams, and transforming complex data into actionable solutions to drive business impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background and relevant technical skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience applying advanced analytics methods.
• Ability to manage and integrate large, complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of AI/ML models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytics

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

R

Python

Job description

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Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $135,000 – $175,000 base + bonus + full benefits (pension, 401(k), and more)

About the role and the company.

James Search Group is working closely with a top-tier global property & casualty insurance carrier to identify an AI/ML Engineer to join their enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence division. This team is driving innovation across the business by developing and scaling AI capabilities that unlock new value and improve decision-making across underwriting, claims, and customer engagement.

As an AI/ML Engineer, you'll collaborate with senior team members to build, refine, and deploy predictive models and intelligent systems. The ideal candidate is skilled in analytics, curious by nature, and passionate about transforming complex data into practical solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and deployment of AI/ML models—including classification, forecasting, uplift and propensity modeling, and foundational model tuning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify use cases where data science can enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
• Partner with business, IT, and strategy teams to ensure AI models are scalable, impactful, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline; Ph.D. a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience applying advanced analytics methods (e.g., decision trees, logistic regression, neural networks, random forests).
• Proficiency in R or Python for analytics and model development, including work with both structured and unstructured data.
• Proven ability to manage and integrate large, complex datasets and an understanding of end-to-end data modeling processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect technical outputs to business strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or project experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or related roles—especially in insurance or financial services.
• Familiarity with actuarial concepts or insurance-specific data models.
• Enthusiastic about continued learning in AI/ML and staying current with new tools and methodologies.
• Comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced, and agile working environment.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career with a highly respected organization investing in next-generation analytics.

Apply today to help reshape the future of insurance through data and AI innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Insurance

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

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