Associate - Full-Stack Software Engineer

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per quarter
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.
We are seeking a full-stack software engineer with AI expertise to help design and deliver modern, cloud-native agentic AI solutions. This role sits within our core systems team and partners closely with engineers, architects, data scientists, and product teams to build scalable, secure, and highly available solutions leveraging AWS, GCP, APIs, DevSecOps, and AI. You will play a key role in advancing automation, developer productivity, and AI-enabled capabilities while contributing to enterprise standards and best practices.
What You'll Do

• Design, build and deploy cloud-native applications and platforms on AWS and GCP
• Apply AI and automation to improve developer experience and productivity
• Design and consume APIs and reusable services
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, resilience, and compliance standards
• Support already existing generative and agentic AI applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
• Contribute to architecture evolution, technical standards, and engineering best practices in the space of agentic AI

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of software engineering experience building production-grade systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP, cloud-native architecture, and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Experience with deploying scalable cloud-native applications to production
• Knowledge of agentic frameworks for multi-agent orchestration (e.g. LangChain, Google ADK)
• Experience with data orchestration, vector database management, and data evaluations to optimize usage with LLMs
• Proficiency with modern programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, TypeScript)
• Experience with containerization (EKS/ECR), APIs development, and modern development tools (GitHub, Jira)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, insurance, or wealth management Experience with LLM-based solutions and emerging AI technologies
• Familiarity with DevSecOps platforms (e.g., Harness)
• Relevant certifications in cloud, DevSecOps, or AI

Job Level: LEVELPF2
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500
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 hereto 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: 94817
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