AI Forward-Deployed Lead Engineer (Regulated Systems)

Ernst & Young Oman; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to own end-to-end delivery of AI-native systems for a single client in regulated industries. You will be the technical authority, embedding with the client, directing a small cell, and delivering production-grade solutions while balancing tradeoffs and trust with stakeholders.

The role is hands-on, requires deep technical judgment across distributed AI-enabled stacks, and demands strong client presence to ensure outcomes meet regulatory and

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering complex enterprise systems.
• Hands-on engineering across integration-heavy architectures.
• Experience with modern AI-enabled stacks and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end outcome delivery for the cell and production readiness.
• Embed with the client to translate business needs into a technical solution.
• Serve as primary technical interface with client stakeholders.
• Remain hands-on and dive into code, data, and client systems as needed.
• Ensure safe-to-ship deployments and runtime accountability.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Client engagement

Hands-on coding

AI/LLM stacks

System integration

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Job description

EY is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to own end-to-end delivery of AI-native systems for a single client in regulated industries. You will be the technical authority, embedding with the client, directing a small cell, and delivering production-grade solutions while balancing tradeoffs and trust with stakeholders.

The role is hands-on, requires deep technical judgment across distributed AI-enabled stacks, and demands strong client presence to ensure outcomes meet regulatory and