Sr Solution Adoption Engineer

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* Job Description:

** We’re actively seeking a talented Sr Development Excellence Engineer with focus on applied Gen AI to application security to join our Engineering Excellence team in Newport Beach, CA.
• This role is hybrid in our Newport Beach, CA office.
** This a contract to hire role.
** As a Sr Engineer you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by driving AI-assisted development and innovation in application security, security engineering across Pacific Life’s global platforms and systems.

How you’ll help move us forward:

Key Responsibilities
** Application Security Leadership
*** Define, establish and evolve secure software development life cycles (SSDLC), embedding security controls, threat modeling, and automated testing into every phase.
* Design and implement robust security strategies for GenAI systems, including model security, agentic behavior, and runtime protection.
* Conduct security reviews, penetration testing, and red teaming for AI/GenAI offerings.
* Build and deploy security automation, static/dynamic analysis, and frameworks that scale security controls across products.
* Mentor engineers in secure-by-design principles and best practices.
** Developer Experience & Enablement
*** Develop tools, frameworks, and platforms that empower developers to build secure, high-quality software efficiently.
* Lead the creation of developer-centric documentation, guidance, and education, making secure development the default, seamless path.
* Collaborate with product and UX teams to deliver accessible, user-friendly experiences for developers.
* Drive adoption of secure coding standards and practices across engineering teams.
** GenAI Integration & Innovation
*** Lead the integration of Generative AI into engineering workflows (code reviews, vulnerability detection, documentation, developer support).
* Evaluate and improve prompt performance and AI-driven workflows for developer productivity and security.
* Serve as a subject matter expert for LLM deployment, operation, and monitoring.
* Provide guidance for responsible GenAI adoption by establishing robust AI governance frameworks, ensuring model safety, and promoting ethical deployment practices.
** Technical Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Own the engineering technical design of next-generation security and developer platforms from inception to production.
* Collaborate with product, infrastructure, compliance, and AI/ML teams to align technical strategy with business and regulatory goals.
* Represent the company in external forums, conferences, and open-source collaborations.
** Mentorship & Thought Leadership
*** Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Stay abreast of emerging GenAI, developer experience, and cybersecurity technologies, proactively proposing innovative solutions.
* Act as a thought leader and ambassador, representing the company at industry events and in the broader tech community.

The experience you bring:
* ** Extensive Engineering Background:
** 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including more than 5 years in senior security leadership positions, driving complex technical initiatives from concept to successful deployment.
* ** Proven Security Leadership:
** Demonstrated success in designing, and implementing secure, scalable systems in high-volume consumer-facing and cloud-native environments, ensuring robust protection against evolving threats.
* ** Specialized Security Expertise:
** Advanced proficiency in application security, threat modeling, secure architecture, and vulnerability management, with a track record of proactively identifying and mitigating risks across diverse technology stacks.
* ** GenAI Integration &

Innovation:
** Practical experience working with leading GenAI frameworks (such as Llama, Lang Chain, and Semantic Kernel) to enhance secure software development, including the adoption of responsible AI practices and governance models.
* ** Strategic Communication & Influence:
** Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, adept at aligning technical strategies and security…