Forward Deployed Data and AI Tech Lead

fde; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a hands-on Tech Lead to lead a pod of forward-deployed data and AI engineers in Warsaw, Poland. The role emphasizes strong Python proficiency, RAG, and agentic AI frameworks, with Azure experience preferred and a hybrid work arrangement.

You will work on EY client projects while guiding technical strategy and delivery. With 8+ years in software, data, or AI engineering, you will stay hands-on while mentoring the team and collaborating across the EY network.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software, data or AI engineering.
• Hands-on tech lead experience in data/AI projects or teams.
• Strong Python and AI frameworks experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a pod of forward-deployed engineers on data and AI projects.
• Collaborate with EY clients and internal teams in a hybrid Warsaw setting.
• Drive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and code reviews for delivery.

Skills

Python

RAG

Agentic AI

Azure

Tools

Azure

Job description

Lead a pod of forward-deployed engineers on data and AI projects for EY clients while staying hands-on. 8+ years in software, data or AI engineering, strong Python, RAG and agentic AI frameworks, Azure preferred. Posted 2 Oct 2026.

EY is staffing FDE pods with a hands-on tech lead on top, the same squad structure frontier labs use, translated to a consulting model. Worth tracking as the template for how Big Four firms scale FDE.

Forward Deployed Data and AI Tech Lead at EY. Location: Warsaw, Poland (hybrid). Compensation: Not disclosed ("competitive"). Posted October 12, 2026.