Software Engineer - Artificial Intelligence

Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company•Stamford, CT

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the team that enables customers to purchase insurance policies direct online through biBERK, which is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. We support our marketing initiatives by delivering personalized customer experiences and we support our back office by creating efficiencies and continual improvement around their processes. This role would be part of the R&D team for a fast-growing insurance technology leader. The goal is to help us build artificial intelligence algorithms, which replicate traditional human effort in insurance industry in Underwriting, Pricing, and Premium Audit. The algorithms are built using a variety of tools such as machine learning, logic based coding, utilizing third-party integrations, and modern AI learning tools. The algorithms are aided using our own data, third-party data, and expert input from various departments. In this role, you will be an integral team with outstanding communication, collaboration, and attention to detail. You will be counted on to build robust models, write functional code, and to work with others to research and develop solutions. We have exciting opportunities for you to innovate, influence, transform, inspire, and grow within Berkshire Hathaway.

Requirements

2 years of professional experience
2 years of programming or 2 years of Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance Experience
Strong design, coding, debugging and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication, collaboration capabilities, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Related field or equivalent working experience
Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Azure
Understanding of architectural, design, and agile patterns and methodologies
Advanced Python Knowledge

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and update Artificial Intelligence algorithms in Python
Write clean, scalable code using our current technology stack
Apply Property & Casualty Insurance knowledge to the risk-based AI algorithms
Participate and contribute with design, research, and technical discussions
Develop strong partnerships with business teams and other groups
Demonstrate the ability to test and deploy algorithms and revise, update, debug, and refactor code
Deliver the required capabilities per Berkshire Hathaway standards

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HDHP), vision, disability, and life insurance.
Enhanced dental plan with orthodontia coverage in addition to a standard plan.
Generous PTO plan for all benefit-time eligible employees.
Paid company holidays and 4 floating holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Retirement Savings Plan/401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
Education Assistance Program that offers 100% upfront tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service for approved degree programs.
Service Recognition Program that provides a monetary award to be used toward a vacation every 5 years of employment.
Wellness Initiatives that include Fitness Center and Weight Watchers Reimbursement programs.
Voluntary benefits that include accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
Employee discount and rewards program on travel, tickets, electronics, home, and more.