BCG X Forward Deployed AI Engineer, United Kingdom

BCG X; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG X in Greater London seeks a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to build next-generation AI solutions and partner with clients across diverse industries. This role involves developing and deploying innovative solutions, with a strong emphasis on software development best practices.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or PhD, extensive experience in software development and large-scale data analytics, and a passion for transforming organizations into AI-led businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development life cycle.
• Guiding teams in best practices for robust software.
• Optimizing and enhancing computational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build next generation of AI solutions.
• Partner with clients to design and deploy new solutions.
• Develop thought leadership in scientific communities.

Skills

Software development practices

Large-scale data analytics

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

Job description

What You’ll Do

Our BCG X teams own the full analytics value‑chain end to end: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI. Our product offerings span from fully custom‑builds to industry‑specific leading‑edge AI software solutions.

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer and Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer you’ll be part of our rapidly growing engineering team and help to build the next generation of AI solutions. You’ll have the chance to partner with clients in a variety of BCG regions and industries, and on key topics like climate change, enabling them to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions. Additional responsibilities will include developing and delivering thought leadership in scientific communities and papers as well as leading conferences on behalf of BCG X.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for software development, large‑scale data analytics, and transforming organizations into AI‑led innovative companies. Successful candidates possess the following:

• Apply software development practices and standards to develop robust and maintainable software
• Actively involved in every part of the software development life cycle
• Experienced at guiding non‑technical teams and consultants in best practices for robust software development
• Optimize and enhance computational efficiency of algorithms and software design
• Motivated by a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment and interacting directly with clients on new features for future product releases
• Enjoy collaborating in teams to share software design and solution ideas
• A natural problem‑solver and intellectually curious across a breadth of industries and topics
• Master's degree or PhD in relevant field of study

Technologies

Programming Languages: Python

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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