Principal Engineer

Allstate

. Partner with delivery organizations leveraging agentic solutions to ensure appropriate safeguarding and controls .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $199,000 - $274,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep technical expertise in securing LLMs, generative AI, and machine learning systems while leading high-performing teams to drive strategic architecture and innovative technology solutions. Proven ability to influence decision-makers and optimize processes for enterprise-wide AI-based control implementation.

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Deep Technical Expertise Securing LLMsExperience Designing AI AgentsStrong Operational ExpertiseProven Ability to Lead Multi-Location TeamsExecutive Communications

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Hard Skills

Generative AIMachine Learning SystemsAI Vulnerability DiscoveryThreat DetectionSoftware DevelopmentAI Systems TestingMulti-Agent ArchitecturesAutonomous WorkflowsTool/Function CallingOrchestration

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsBusiness AcumenLearning Agility

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Agentic SolutionsAI SafeguardingTechnology KPIsEnterprise ArchitectureCross-Shore Product Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with delivery organizations leveraging agentic solutions to ensure appropriate safeguarding and controls
Build products alongside delivery teams to drive organic adoption of controls
Address AI safeguarding use cases involving frontier models, toxic vulnerability combinations, automated remediation, open-weight models, token consumption, small language models, and model recommendations
Track emerging trends in agentic solutions and shape the organization as the industry changes
Lead engineered solutions for enterprise-wide AI-based control implementation
Lead discovery and delivery of innovative technical solutions aligned with enterprise target-state architectures
Provide direct leadership over critical technology groups and strategically important architecture functions
Build relationships throughout the organization to ensure company-wide alignment
Lead design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software
Own and manage production operation of Allstate technology applications and accountability for technology KPIs
Lead an outcome-based, highly matrixed, globally dispersed delivery organization
Advise others on complex engineering matters
Translate strategy into challenging and meaningful goals
Lead evolution of scalable strategic visions
Manage financial targets and ensure financially grounded decisions
Manage teams responsible for strategic architecture and key business functions
Act as an authority on software best practices across the organization
Lead solutioning and technology implementations driven by enterprise commitments and strategic roadmaps
Establish trust-based relationships across technology, product stakeholders, vendors, and partner organizations
Lead cross-shore product teams delivering modern technology solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 year Bachelors Degree (Required)
12 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Deep technical expertise securing LLMs, generative AI, machine learning systems, and agentic AI
Expertise designing and securing AI agents, multi-agent architectures, autonomous workflows, tool/function calling, and orchestration
Experience applying AI to vulnerability discovery, attack-path analysis, threat detection, prioritization, and remediation
Experience technically testing AI systems for vulnerabilities and unintended behaviors
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirements
Track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing large organizations
Strong operational expertise and ability to optimize processes and drive execution against strategic outcomes
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and business acumen skills
Advanced technology fluency
Continuous-improvement mindset and learning agility
Ability to influence decision-makers and collaborators at all levels
Proven ability to lead large, multi-location teams through significant changes
Executive communications, generative AI, large language models (LLMs), people leadership, and software development
Must submit to a background investigation
Must have reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload when working from home
Must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions with appropriate desk and seating
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement for employees eligible to work from home
Remote work flexibility
Meaningful connection opportunities
Comprehensive benefits implied by employment package