Lead AI Engineer - REMOTE from any US-based location at CNO Financial Group

Job DetailsThe stated pay range is based on a national average location.  Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, and location.  This position is bonus-eligible.CNO Financial Group’s IT Team is hiring a Lead AI Engineer to spearhead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of AI applications and machine learning (ML) solutions across the company. This role will leverage full-stack application development and cloud technologies to drive the company’s AI initiatives, ensuring they align with business goals and deliver substantial value. Success in this role requires a technical ability to lead rapid innovation, experimentation, and collaboration with architects and development teams.Come join our growing IT department! In 2023, CNO was nominated for an “Exceptional Employer Award” from TechPoint, an Indiana tech advocacy non-profit. CNO IT, through progressive leadership, offers career advancement opportunities, consistently provides employee recognition, and maintains a fun and exciting culture. The CNO IT vision is to achieve TechHappiness for both our business partners and IT associates.As a Lead AI Engineer, your responsibilities will include:Leading AI technology and vendor evaluations, proof-of-concepts, and prototypes to validate potential solutions.Leading the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated AI and ML models and solutions to solve complex business problems.Designing, provisioning, and maintaining scalable cloud (Azure) infrastructures to support AI and ML applications.Developing and overseeing full-stack web applications, integrated with and using AI and ML models.Embedding high levels of performance, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness into the team’s engineering processes and applications.Playing a pivotal role in fostering the company’s implementation of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation in AI workflows.Designing and facilitating model monitoring, fine-tuning, and debugging, ensuring robust and reliable AI solutions.Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders, to advance AI solutions and innovation mindset.Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members and IT partners, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.Developing comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and best practices for AI and ML solutions.Staying abreast of emerging AI technologies, tools, and methodologies, incorporating them into the company’s AI strategy.The Lead AI Engineer position is well-suited for you if you:Have conceptual knowledge of AI and ML principles, including supervised and unsupervised learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning.Possess strong experience with cloud computing services, particularly in Azure.Are proficient in modern application development, full stack development (e.g., React, Node.js, Python), and SDLC automation tools and workflows (e.g., Git, Jira, Jenkins).Have experience utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) concepts and tools (e.g., Terraform, Azure Resource Manager).Have demonstrated experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).Understand data management, data engineering, and big data technologiesHave demonstrated experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Prior experience with API management, integrations, and gatewaysWhat You’ll Need:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field of study7 years of experience leading projects and agile development teams in an onshore/offshore delivery model.Strong experience with cloud computing services, particularly in Azure.Advanced programming and scripting capabilities (Python, R, JavaScript).What Will Set You Apart:Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; ability to effectively communicate complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders; ability to document AI systems and workflows.An understanding of modern / accepted cloud security concepts and best practices.Insurance industry experienceThe Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) retirement plan with company matchShort-term & long-term disability insurancePaid time off and corporate holidays,Paid parental leaveCompany-paid life insuranceClick on this link for additional information.CNO embraces flexibility and encourages you to work where you’re most productive. Associates who live within a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando, and Milwaukee) have access to come into that office. Associates who live outside of a 60-mile radius of a corporate office (Birmingham, Carmel, Chicago, Orlando, and Milwaukee) may perform this role full-time work from home (WFH) from any US-based location, as long as you are willing to work central or eastern time zone hours.All associates may be asked to travel to varying corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income, and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families, and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.We are financially strong and well-positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I); Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, and Teamwork. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando, and Milwaukee.At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company. We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.CompensationPay Range: $150,200.00 - $225,400.00 AnnualWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.SummaryLocation: Carmel, IN; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Philadelphia, PA; Birmingham, ALType: Full time