Join Ethos: Revolutionizing Life Insurance for the Next Million Families

At Ethos, our mission is to make life insurance faster and easier for millions of families. Combining industry expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and a human touch, we help you find the right policy to protect your loved ones.

About Ethos

We utilize deep technology and data science to simplify the life insurance process, making it more accessible and convenient. Through the use of predictive analytics, we transform a traditionally multi-week process into a modern digital experience that takes just minutes. Each month, we issue billions in coverage, eliminate traditional barriers, and bring the industry into a new age. Our full-stack technology platform is the cornerstone of financial health for families.

Our investors include General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, Google Ventures, SoftBank, and the investment vehicles of Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, and Robert Downey Jr., among others. Proudly, we have been named on CB Insights' Global Insurtech 50 list and BuiltIn's Top 100 Midsize Companies in San Francisco. As we scale rapidly, we are seeking passionate individuals to protect the next million families.

About the Role: AI Lead

We are in search of a visionary AI Lead, passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence to automate and enhance underwriting processes. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of AI/ML techniques, experience with multi-modal data, and a strong background in developing scalable AI solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to automate underwriting processes.
• Explore and integrate new data sources to enhance the multi-modal underwriting information graph.
• Define, develop, and refine underwriting rules using advanced machine learning and AI techniques.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to build and deploy scalable AI models.
• Ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of the AI-driven underwriting system.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and apply best practices to improve the system continually.
• Mentor and guide junior AI team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a focus on applying these technologies to real-world problems.
• Proven track record in developing and deploying AI solutions in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.) and programming languages (Python, R, etc.).
• Experience with multi-modal data integration and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about how to achieve business objectives through AI.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with underwriting processes and insurance domain knowledge or related fields.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the insurance industry.
• Publications or patents in the field of AI/ML are a plus.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Ethos, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We look for applicants who understand, embrace, and thrive in a multicultural world. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records.

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Company Name: Ethos

Job Title: AI Lead