Senior Associate, AI Solution Architect

Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per week

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other-providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

The Solution Architect translates business vision into technology solutions, designing enterprise-grade architectures that support innovation and efficiency. This role connects stakeholders across the organization to ensure solutions align with implementation-focused objectives and technology standards.

As an AI Solution Architect, you will provide technical support and architectural guidance focused on artificial intelligence solutions, including generative AI and machine learning. You'll partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI opportunities, design scalable solutions that support business value, and guide the adoption of AI technologies while ensuring responsible practices, proper governance, and enterprise integration.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide implementation-focused architectural support on standard initiatives across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Design, document, and implement solid technology solutions that meet business requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed application portfolio roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and governance frameworks in all solutions.
• Lead efforts in selecting and standardizing tools, platforms, and design patterns.
• Conduct technical reviews, solution assessments, and engage in architecture discussions.
• Provide architectural and technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure alignment between architecture and delivery roadmaps.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation and artifacts related to solution architecture.
• Analyze the organizational, operational, and financial impacts of proposed solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their relevance and potential impact on business needs.
• Maintain knowledge of technology trends and their implications for current systems and future projects.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and ensure cohesive alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design AI solutions including generative AI, machine learning, and other AI technologies
• Establish guidelines for responsible AI development and implementation
• Define data and infrastructure requirements for various AI solution types
• Evaluate AI technologies and platforms based on use case requirements
• Guide cross-functional teams on implementation approaches for different AI technologies
• Develop frameworks for AI governance, monitoring, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
• Strong understanding of software architecture and technology principles
• Experience designing and implementing scalable and reliable systems

• Expertise in artificial intelligence technologies, including generative AI and machine learning
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise AI solutions
• Knowledge of AI application lifecycle handlement and operations
• Experience with AI frameworks, platforms, and integration approaches
• Hands-on experience with major AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, AWS)
• Hands-on experience with major AI development platforms (e.g., GitHub Copilot)
• In-depth understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for AI/ML workloads

• Understanding of business domains where AI creates value
• Knowledge of security and privacy practices specific to AI systems
• Ability to translate standard AI concepts to business stakeholders
• Understanding of data architecture and governance requirements for AI initiatives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with delivery methodologies for AI projects
• Strategic vision balanced with pragmatic implementation
• Adaptability in fast-evolving technology landscapes

Pay Transparency

Salary Range:$85,000-$145,000

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.

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 theFoundation.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.

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Job Requisition ID: 92038