Head of AI Platform Engineering

The Opportunity 

MassMutual is at the forefront of innovation in the financial services and insurance industry. Our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive business growth sets us apart. MassMutual was recently ranked 8th overall in the Evident AI Insurance index, and 2nd for AI innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary leader to join MassMutual’s Research & Development (R&D) organization as the Head of AI Platform Engineering. In this key role, you will be responsible for MassMutual’s technology strategy.  Cut through hype, drive beyond prototypes, and deliver scalable, performant AI systems with us!

The Team 

The Research and Development organization is focused on delivering transformational change for MassMutual and its clients, financial professionals, and policyholders. We are a team of data scientists, engineers, social scientists, and product and project managers committed to innovation. We value creativity, courage, and accountability as well as our close partnerships with academia, government agencies, and the broader fintech community. 

The Impact: 

• Architect and build the core platform for applied, secure, and efficient AI/ML platform engineering to support a broad range of AI workloads
• Prototype and productionize agentic workflows and LLM-based systems that drive impact across the value chain
• through the automation, deployment, scaling, and management of AI platform services, ensuring high availability, performance, and resilience
• Be a talent magnet by attracting, developing, and retaining a world-class team of high-performing engineers
• Shape strategy in partnership with R&D leadership and senior executives across the enterprise
• Lead cross-functional teams of AI platform engineers, ML engineers, and decision engineers to deliver robust, production-ready AI solutions
• Collaborate with product managers, researchers, engineers, and business stakeholders to define and execute AI strategies aligned with company objectives. 

The Minimum Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related disciplines 

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience   

• 5+ years of experience in managing research or engineering teams

•  Exceptional problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new concepts, methods, and technologies 

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 

The Ideal Qualifications 

·       Financial Industry knowledge 

·       Strong publication history in area of expertise 

·       Demonstrated ability to translate research into business impact 

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team 

Regular meetings with the Research and Development team 

Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager 

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups 

Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms 

Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits 

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