Head of AI Platform Engineering

The Opportunity

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

The Ideal Qualifications

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

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Salary Range

Salary Range : $204,600.00-$268,500.00

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair equitable pay, by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

Why Join Us

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.

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