AI Engineer - Lincoln, NE

Information Technology

Full-time

Position Description:

This position designs, builds, and deploys production-grade AI systems to solve complex business problems and enhance operational efficiency. As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle of AI applications, including designing system architecture, implementing scalable solutions, and ensuring robust integration with existing infrastructure.

Position Location:

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Design and build scalable and resilient AI production systems, focusing on reliability, performance, and maintainability.

• Develop and integrate AI/ML models into existing or new software platforms using APIs and microservices.

• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of AI applications.

• Engineer and deploy agentic solutions optimizing system performance and inference costs.

• Architect and maintain robust AI infrastructure on cloud platforms, ensuring system scalability and security.

• Collaborate with data scientists and product teams to translate model prototypes into production-ready software solutions.

• Enforce software engineering best practices including code reviews, version control, and comprehensive documentation.

• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the team's long-term technical strategy.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and lead research and development efforts to drive innovation.

• Ensure solutions meet business objectives.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or a relevant combination of education and experience.

• 3-5 years of overall experience in software development or engineering, with a focus on building and deploying AI systems.

• 2+ years of experience with Generative AI technologies and architectures, including practical experience with LLMs, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and Agentic AI solutions.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) .

• An expert understanding of the full software development lifecycle and experience with agile methodologies.

• Experience with backend development, APIs, and system integration.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you'll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don't:

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time- 8 hours per month.

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$103,808.00 - $171,284.00 / year

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.