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IT - General

Job Description Summary

Aegon's Core AI Team is scaling rapidly to meet growing demand for AI-driven transformation across our global business. Building on recent successes - including the launch of a vendor-agnostic enterprise LLM gateway (AWS Launchpad), we are now investing in next-generation Gen AI and Agentic AI capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Associate Principal AI Engineer to join Aegon's Core AI team, evolve the organizations AI platform capabilities, develop and mature AI services, drive and support AI adoption, and provide AI expertise in support of AI fueled digital transformation.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Contribute enhancements to Aegon's AWS Launchpad platform and related operational services.

• Provide support to Launchpad Platform onboarding of internal development teams.

• Apply strong Python skills to build production ready Gen AI and Agentic AI solutions (AWS AgentCore).

• Translate complex problems into well-defined project requirements.

• Under supervision, lead AI development teams in the delivery of business transformation initiatives using software engineering best practices, and adhering to Aegon's Software Delivery Lifecycle.

• Apply strong AWS AI knowledge to select the right components and AI services to solve business problems.

• Contribute to the evolution of our AI governance and operational processes.

• Proactively share compelling ideas and work to the rest of the team and organisation. We want you to help lead/push the adoption of AI throughout Aegon.

• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous learning and operational excellence.

• Work closely with broader software engineering teams and stakeholders (internal and external) to innovate, design and delivery highly effective solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

• 10+ years related experience with at least 3 years of demonstrable experience in end-to-end AI solution design.

• Professional certifications in AI and / or cloud technologies.

• Strong proficiency in Python for production ready delivery.

• Deep understanding of the Gen AI landscape and agentic frameworks (inc. Strands SDK, LangChain, A2A, and MCP)

• Experience working in the full model lifecycle - planning, training, deploying and maintaining AI systems.

• Good knowledge of AWS AI Infrastructure and AI services.

• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker.

• Experience in working with a diverse set of stakeholders to deliver AI solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the insurance industry or other regulated sectors.

• Master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

• Experience of building AI solutions using AWS AgentCore.

Working Conditions

• Moderate travel to other offices.

• Some work outside of normal business hours may be required due to global nature of business.

• Hybrid or remote office environment

Compensation:

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$207,200 - $259,000 annually Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Denver or Philadelphia).Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023