[Remote] AVP, AI Engineering (Remote - EST)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a company that promotes collaboration, expertise, and innovation to help clients achieve their potential. They are seeking an AVP AI Engineering Senior Agentic Software Engineer to lead the development of multi-agent systems that enhance underwriting and claims automation through innovative AI solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build multi-agent orchestration patterns (master-orchestrator + specialized worker agents) using protocols such as MCP and A2ALead end-to-end delivery of agentic underwriting and claims automations, from prototype through production hardeningPartner with IE on orchestration entry-point design (e.g., Azure Function endpoints, master-agent gateways) so the AE/IE seam is clean and scalableLead offshore engineers and team members on agentic patterns, prompt engineering, and reliability practicesEstablish coding, evaluation, and observability standards for agentic systems within the AI & Automation Center of ExcellenceTranslate business intent into working agentic systems — not just systems that compile, but systems that deliver measurable business outcomesSkills7+ years of software engineering and/or automation engineering experience3+ years of people leadership experienceDemonstrated experience building production grade multi-agent or agentic systems (not just POCs that did not ship)Strong track record of shipping AI, analytics, and/or automation products that have a financially measurable impact on the businessStrong Python experience with API development, async patterns, and service orchestrationHands-on experience with at least one agentic framework (e.g., LangGraph, Claude Cowork / Agent SDK, OpenAI Agents, AutoGen) and at least one inter-agent protocol (MCP, A2A)Resilient problem solving — comfortable with ambiguous problems and capable of breaking them into shippable incrementsStrong written and verbal communication; able to operate across IE, AE, DS, and business stakeholdersDemonstrated, hands-on production experience (not POC-only) with the current AI stack: RAG, MCP / A2A or equivalent agent-to-agent protocols, agentic orchestration frameworks, and the ability to articulate where each is the right tool. Comfort scanning for and trialing new tooling as the space evolvesCollege degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or equivalent practical experienceBackground that includes a stretch of 'real' software engineering before moving into analytics or AI (e.g., SWE for a few years, then a master's in analytics, then 5+ years in the AI/ML space)P&C insurance domain familiarity — underwriting, claims, or submission lifecycleExperience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), evaluation harnesses, and structured-output patternsCloud experience in Azure (preferred for our stack) and/or AWS; familiarity with private endpoints and enterprise-grade safeguardsExperience leading multidisciplinary teams (onshore + offshore) for technology deliveryVisible track record of self-directed learning in the AI space — side projects, contributions to agentic frameworks, write-ups, conference talks, or other evidence that the candidate is investing personal time staying ahead of the curveBenefitsMultiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverageA competitive 401k with generous matchingPTO beginning at 20 days per yearUp to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time OfferBasic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term DisabilityPaid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeksStudent Loan Assistance and Tuition ReimbursementBackup Child and Elder CareCompany OverviewArch is a leading global insurer with operations in more than a dozen countries. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Hamilton, Hamilton, BMU, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.archgroup.com.