GenAI Engineer

Aviva Ireland have an exciting opportunity in our General Insurance Business at our Cherrywood, Dublin office for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. This role offers an excellent chance to develop new skills and advance your experience in a dynamic and innovative AI environment.

Reporting to the Innovation & Technical Pricing Lead the successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, driving change and helping to overcome barriers to adopting more efficient work practices within the organisation. They will also lead the practical application of cutting-edge AI projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to the development of next-generation AI solutions for our customers and much more!

This role is based in our Cherrywood, Dublin 18 office and adhere to Aviva’s hybrid working policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of Gen AI systems.​
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth.​
• Oversee data collection, pre-processing, and management strategies.​
• Ensure AI solutions are scalable, high-performing, and reliable.​
• Work towards publishing research papers.​ Implement container orchestration for large-scale deployments.​
• Develop advanced prompt strategies to optimize generative AI models.​

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field advantageous.
• Substantial experience in AI/ML development.
• Expertise in multiple machine learning and deep learning frameworks.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Advanced skills in prompt engineering and fine-tuning generative AI models.
• Proven ability to implement the latest AI research into practical, scalable solutions.

What will you get for this role?

• A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%)
• Annual performance related bonus and pay review.
• Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Free car parking
• Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to Work benefit scheme.
• TaxSaver Travel Scheme
• Family friendly parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s leave.
• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days
• Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans

Aviva is for Everyone

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying, please contact [email protected]