Principal AI Engineer

Overview

AI & Data Science Engineer focused on enterprise AI platform development. You will architect, design, and implement core AI / ML infrastructure that underpins next-generation business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technically sound solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Base pay range

$140,000.00 / yr - $185,700.00 / yr

Responsibilities

• AI Platform Capability Development : Design, develop, and manage scalable enterprise AI capabilities that support the AI platform.
• Model Engineering : Design, train, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models for a variety of business use cases (e.g., SLM, computer vision, predictive analytics, recommendation systems).
• Data Pipeline Engineering : Collaborate with data engineers to design and implement robust data ingestion, transformation, validation, and feature engineering pipelines tailored for AI / ML workloads.
• Platform Integration : Enable seamless integration of AI capabilities into business applications and workflows through APIs, SDKs, and microservices.
• Automation & MLOps : Develop and maintain CI / CD pipelines for ML models, ensuring automated testing, versioning, deployment, and monitoring in production environments.
• Performance & Scalability : Optimize platform components for efficiency, scalability, and reliability using best practices in distributed computing, resource management, and cloud-native architectures.
• Security & Compliance : Implement and advocate for security, privacy, ethical, and compliance best practices throughout the AI / ML platform and model development lifecycle.
• Innovation & Research : Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in AI, ML, and platform engineering. Evaluate and prototype emerging technologies for inclusion in the enterprise platform.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing : Produce clear technical documentation and participate in knowledge sharing to mentor team members and enable collaboration across the organization.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

Required

Preferred

About MetLife

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@metlife.com.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan, life insurance, retirement plans, 401(k) with employer matching, and various voluntary insurance products, plus EAP and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, and tuition assistance.

Salary / Job Details

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,700. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Employment details

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