AI Engineer Senior Associate (AC Manila)

PwC Acceleration Center Manila; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center Manila is seeking an AI Engineer Senior Associate to transform raw data into insights, build scalable data solutions, and drive data‑driven decisions for diverse clients. You will deploy ML models, create visualizations, and collaborate across advisory teams.

You will mentor juniors, handle complex data challenges, and stay at the forefront of AI, analytics, and cloud technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience.
• English language proficiency required.
• Strong full-stack or backend development skills with modern web tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced data solutions to transform raw data into actionable insights.
• Apply statistical modeling and data visualization to solve business problems.
• Leverage ML algorithms to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and data lakes for large-scale processing.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver analytics solutions.
• Mentor junior team members in data science methods.
• Stay updated on AI and data science advancements.

Skills

Full-stack/backend development

Python

Angular/React

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL databases

Testing

Software architecture

English proficiency

AI integration / ML workflows

LLMs / embeddings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TensorFlow

Scikit-Learn

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Autogen

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Azure

AWS

GCP

Vector databases

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Manila and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an AI Engineer Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision‑making and driving business growth. Within our Advisory practice, you will focus on leveraging advanced analytics and statistical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data‑driven decision‑making. You will work on exploratory and descriptive analysis, statistical modeling, and creating data visualizations to help solve complex business problems and inform strategic decisions.

As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you will grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Manila, you will leverage advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. Your work will be crucial in transforming data into insights, enabling strategic decisions and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing advanced data solutions to transform raw data into actionable insights
• Leveraging statistical modeling and data visualization techniques to solve complex business problems
• Utilizing machine learning algorithms and tools such as TensorFlow and Scikit‑Learn to enhance data‑driven decision‑making
• Conducting exploratory and descriptive analysis to inform strategic decisions and drive business growth
• Building and maintaining data pipelines and data lakes to support large‑scale data processing
• Collaborating with clients to understand their data needs and deliver tailored analytics solutions
• Applying programming skills in languages such as C++ and R to develop and optimize data science workflows
• Confirming data quality and integrity through rigorous data engineering practices
• Mentoring junior team members in data science methodologies and techniques
• Engaging in continuous learning to stay updated with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and data science

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 to 7 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
• Strong full‑stack or backend development skills, including Python, Angular or React, RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases, testing, and software architecture.
• Hands‑on experience building AI‑integrated applications, using LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector databases, and frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Autogen.
• Proven cloud and DevOps capability, including Azure, AWS, or GCP deployment, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git, security, reliability, and scalability.

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Systems Engineering
• Demonstrating proficiency in data science algorithms and workflows
• Utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques effectively
• Excelling in complex data analysis and predictive modeling
• Applying knowledge of programming languages such as C++, R, and MATLAB
• Leveraging experience with data engineering and data pipeline management
• Navigating ambiguity while building meaningful client relationships