Senior Associate - Full-Stack AI Engineer

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Technology, Data, AI and Ventures:

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era - all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.

Role Overview:

As Senior Associate in investment technology, your primary responsibility will be to support the investment business in areas of building and maintaining applications and design, develop and maintain data flows between Trading, Accounting, Datawarehouse platforms. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for investment business groups.

What You’ll Do:

· Design, develop, and build scalable, high-performance applications that meet business requirements while emphasizing reliability, maintainability, security, and excellent user experience.

· Conduct proofs of concept (POCs) and develop prototypes to evaluate new technologies, validate potential solutions, and address emerging business and technical challenges.

· Lead with curiosity and innovation by designing and developing reusable components, frameworks, and modern capabilities that can be leveraged across applications and teams.

· Stay current with advancements in Generative AI, LLMs, cloud technologies, and software engineering practices, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and business outcomes.

· Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong ownership, prioritization, and problem-solving.

What You’ll Bring:

· 5–7 years of hands-on software development experience

· Solid understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

· Proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

· A flexible mindset—ready to work across different platforms and projects

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization and across teams.

Required Skills:

· Languages/Frameworks: Python, C#, .NET Core, Angular, TypeScript

· AI/LLM Engineering: AWS Bedrock, Claude, OpenAI, MCP

· Cloud Platform: AWS Services (or Azure/GCP)

· Data Engineering: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL

· Enterprise Integrations & API Development

Preferred Skills:

· Financial Services / Investment Technology Domain Expertise

Job Level: LEVELPF3

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $100,000-$143,000 

Overtime eligible: Exempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview 

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. 

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. 

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. 

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site. 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID: 95138