[Remote] Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Associate Director
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EY is a global powerhouse focused on building a better working world. 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, blending technical expertise with leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 6+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/ML solution delivery
- Proven experience delivering scalable AI/ML solutions in client-facing or collaborative roles
- Solid expertise in machine learning, generative AI, NLP, computer vision, data platforms, and big data technologies
- Experience with cloud-native development, microservices, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
- Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring, and logging
- Exposure to agentic architectures, multi-agent orchestration, or cognitive harness patterns
- Consulting or technical delivery experience with enterprise clients
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex technical engagements and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, AI governance, ethical AI frameworks, and model interpretability tools
- Industry-specific expertise (financial services, healthcare, energy)
- Experience supporting sales, pursuits, or account growth initiatives
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Pension and 401(k) plans
- A wide range of paid time off options
- Hybrid model - work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year
- Flexible vacation policy - decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances
- Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
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