Senior AI/ML Engineer: Real-World Impact in Insurance

James Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

James Search Group is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to design and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions for a leading global insurance carrier in New York. You will translate complex AI outputs into strategic business insights and work across underwriting, claims, risk, and customer experience to drive profitability.

With 5+ years in data science and hands-on cloud experience, you will lead end-to-end projects, stay ahead of AI trends, and communicate outcomes clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, including techniques like regression, decision trees, neural networks, and ensemble models.
• At least 2 years of experience working with large language models (LLMs) and foundational AI systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience using popular data science libraries and frameworks.
• Background in building and deploying ML models in cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Proficient in handling and integrating large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to extract actionable insights from complex data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy end-to-end AI/ML models—including classification, forecasting, uplift modeling, and fine-tuning of foundational models.
• Identify use cases for AI across areas such as underwriting, claims, risk evaluation, and customer experience.
• Work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and scalable solutions.
• Translate sophisticated AI/ML outputs into clear business recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with the latest trends in AI/ML, incorporating new tools and methodologies to enhance the organization’s data capabilities.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud (Azure/AWS)

LLMs

ML models

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python libraries

SQL tooling

Azure

AWS

Job description

James Search Group is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to design and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions for a leading global insurance carrier in New York. You will translate complex AI outputs into strategic business insights and work across underwriting, claims, risk, and customer experience to drive profitability.

With 5+ years in data science and hands-on cloud experience, you will lead end-to-end projects, stay ahead of AI trends, and communicate outcomes clearly to non-technical stakeholders.