SelectQuote

Founded in 1985, SelectQuote provides solutions that help consumers protect their most valuable assets: their families, health and property. The company pioneered the model of providing unbiased comparisons from multiple, highly rated insurance companies allowing consumers to choose the policy and terms that best meet their unique needs. Two foundational pillars underpin SelectQuote’s success: a strong force of highly trained and skilled agents, who provide consultative needs analysis for every consumer, and proprietary technology that sources and routes high-quality leads. The company has three core business lines: SelectQuote Senior, SelectQuote Life and SelectQuote Auto and Home. SelectQuote Senior, the largest and fastest-growing business, serves the needs of a demographic that sees 10,000 people turn 65 each day with a range of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced AI Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Selectquote. As an AI Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions and contributing to the advancement of our AI capabilities. You will work closely with a talented team of engineers and data scientists to design, develop, and deploy AI-driven software applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a significant impact in the field of AI.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and/or implement AI algorithms and models to solve complex problems in various domains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Design, develop, and optimize software applications that leverage machine learning and deep learning techniques.
  • Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI technologies.
  • Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation to ensure high-quality and reliable AI solutions.
  • Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI solutions into existing software systems.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging processes to maintain code quality and ensure robustness of AI systems.
  • Document technical specifications, user guides, and other relevant documentation.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in AI software engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Strong proficiency in programming languages and environments such as JavaScript, Node.js, or Python.
  • Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
  • Experience with machine learning and deep learning algorithms, frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and libraries
  • Experience with developing and deploying AI models.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Skills/Abilities:

  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Strong initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the ability to analyze details and adopt a strategic view
  • Strong leadership skills to be able to effectively direct staff.
  • Analytical skills to evaluate information related to the projects they are working on to determine how effective their projects are.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical information to technical and non-technical contacts
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively build relationships, promote a collaborative team environment, and influence others

Education and Experience:

  • 7+ years of industry experience in software engineering or related roles.
  • Relevant experience with AI/ML development or implementation is a plus.


      Benefits:

      It’s an exciting time to join SelectQuote. We became a publicly traded company in 2020 with the first 100% virtual IPO (non-biotech) in American history. We have also been recognized nationally on the 2021 Top Workplaces USA list and by the Kansas City Business Journal as a 2020 Best Places to Work honoree.


      Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, company-paid long term disability, company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(k) + company match and 100% vesting after 4 years, discretionary profit sharing, employee stock purchase program (espp), paid time off, floating holidays, paid maternity leave, paid parental bonding leave, tuition reimbursement, jury duty pay, and other paid leaves vary based on work location.