[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.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with senior client stakeholders and technical teams to support AI and data strategy initiativesAssist in the full lifecycle of solution development—from problem definition, architecture design, prototyping, deployment, to scaling and adoptionHelp align client technology roadmaps with business objectives and emerging AI trendsDevelop and implement AI and LLM-powered applications leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), autonomous agents, and orchestration frameworksDemonstrate proficiency in Python and agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AutoGenRapidly develop functional prototypes and production-ready demos within project timelinesSupport identification and pursuit of technical expansion opportunities to accelerate account growthContribute to proposal development, technical demos, and client engagements by articulating AI/ML capabilities and business valueCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersMentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists within cross-functional podsFoster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvementContribute to the refinement of EY’s Forward Deployed Engineering frameworks, best practices, and technical capabilitiesSkills6+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/ML solution deliveryProven experience delivering scalable AI/ML solutions in client-facing or collaborative rolesSolid expertise in machine learning, generative AI, NLP, computer vision, data platforms, and big data technologiesExperience with cloud-native development, microservices, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)Proficiency with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCPFamiliarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring, and loggingExposure to agentic architectures, multi-agent orchestration, or cognitive harness patternsConsulting or technical delivery experience with enterprise clientsDemonstrated ability to contribute to complex technical engagements and collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsKnowledge of MLOps, LLMOps, AI governance, ethical AI frameworks, and model interpretability toolsIndustry-specific expertise (financial services, healthcare, energy)Experience supporting sales, pursuits, or account growth initiativesBenefitsMedical and dental coveragePension and 401(k) plansA wide range of paid time off optionsHybrid model - work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or yearFlexible vacation policy - decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstancesTime 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-beingCompany OverviewEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society, the planet, while building trust in the capital markets. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.ey.com/en_gl/entrepreneurial-winning-women.Company H1B SponsorshipEY has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1567 in 2026, 10235 in 2025, 9877 in 2024, 10966 in 2023, 9394 in 2022, 5652 in 2021, 8849 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.