Forward Deployed AI Engineer

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The Opportunity
As an Associate Director in EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will support the design, development, and deployment of AI-driven, data-centric solutions within strategic client environments. This role blends strong technical expertise with emerging leadership capabilities to contribute to business impact through collaboration with client teams and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Solution Support
  • Collaborate with senior client stakeholders and technical teams to support AI and data strategy initiatives.
  • Assist in the full lifecycle of solution development—from problem definition, architecture design, prototyping, deployment, to scaling and adoption.
  • Help align client technology roadmaps with business objectives and emerging AI trends.
• Forward Deployment & Engineering Execution
  • Develop and implement AI and LLM-powered applications leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), autonomous agents, and orchestration frameworks.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Python and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AutoGen.
  • Rapidly develop functional prototypes and production-ready demos within project timelines.
• Commercial & Growth Enablement
  • Support identification and pursuit of technical expansion opportunities to accelerate account growth.
  • Contribute to proposal development, technical demos, and client engagements by articulating AI/ML capabilities and business value.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists within cross-functional pods.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the refinement of EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering frameworks, best practices, and technical capabilities.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced client environments.
• Strong hands-on AI/ML engineering skills combined with emerging solution leadership capabilities.