CT_NITRO Experimental AI Engineer

EY; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a senior data scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs), driving innovation and solving complex business challenges.

You will oversee the end-to-end data science lifecycle, mentor junior data scientists, and partner with cross-functional teams to translate sophisticated models into scalable, impactful solutions that integrate with existing business systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in machine learning, data acquisition, transformation and cleaning
• Experience with generative LLM fine-tuning and prompt engineering
• Proficiency with data wrangling, visualization, and modeling in Python
• Experience in ML/NLP algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning
• Good knowledge with cloud ecosystems, Azure is preferred
• Experience with tools in distributed computing, GPU, cloud platforms, and Big Data domains
• Experience with SQL, Document DBs and Vector DBs
• Batch Processing - handling high volumes of data efficiently
• Visualization and storytelling with data to create narratives
• Knowledge of Docker and modern software development workflow
• Strong team and business communication skills
• Must thrive in fast-paced environments and work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Education: AI/Analytics/CS/Engineering related degrees preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of advanced generative AI models including LLMs
• Oversee end-to-end data science lifecycle from data acquisition to model optimization
• Develop and deploy ML algorithms optimized for performance and scalability
• Mentor junior data scientists and promote knowledge sharing
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate models into practical solutions
• Implement AI solutions that integrate with existing business systems
• Review data quality and identify data cleansing needs
• Design data models and migrate data across systems
• Analyze cloud computing trends and big data technologies
• Peer review models and ensure fitness for purpose
• Automate infrastructure for the data science team
• Stay current with AI trends and suggest improvements

Skills

Machine learning

LLM fine-tuning

Python

Cloud platforms

SQL & Vector DBs

Git

Docker

Team leadership

Communication

Data science lifecycle

Education

Bachelor/Master/PG in AI/CS/Engineering

Tools

scikit-learn

Keras

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLlib

Databricks

Spark

Hadoop

Git

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The selected candidate

• Leads the design, development, and deployment of advanced generative AI models, including large language models (LLMs), driving innovation and solving complex business challenges
• Oversees the end-to-end data science lifecycle, from data acquisition and preprocessing to model validation and optimization, ensuring best practices and high-quality outcomes
• Works on developing and deploying machine learning algorithms, ensuring models are optimized for performance and scalability
• Mentors and guides junior data scientists, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting knowledge sharing of cutting-edge techniques and tools
• Partners with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven insights into products and services, translating sophisticated models into practical, scalable solutions that drive measurable impact

Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Implementing AI solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing business systems to enhance functionality and user interaction.
• Reviewing complex data sets to establish data quality and highlighting where data cleansing is required to remediate the data
• Designing and implementing data models to manage data within the organization,
• Migrating data from one system to another using multiple sources, identifying and implementing storage requirements
• Analyzing the latest trends such as cloud computing and distributed processing, and their uses in business, building industry knowledge
• Peer reviewing models and working with relevant business areas to seek their input and ensuring they are fit for the designed purpose
• Automating important infrastructure for the data science team.
• Staying current with AI trends and suggesting improvements to existing systems and workflows.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• 8+ years’ experience in machine learning, large scale data acquisition, transformation, and cleaning, both structured and unstructured data
• Experience with generative LLM fine-tuning and prompt engineering.
• Proficiency with data wrangling, visualization, and modeling in Python
• Experience in ML/NLP algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Good knowledge with cloud ecosystems, Azure is preferred
• Experience in machine learning frameworks and tools (e.g., sci-kit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, MXNet, PyTorch, MLlib)
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with tools in the distributed computing, GPU, cloud platforms, and Big Data domains (e.g., GCP, AWS, MS Azure, Hadoop, Spark, Databricks) is a plus
• Experience with SQL, Document DBs and Vector DBs
• Batch Processing - Capability to design an efficient way of processing high volumes of data where a group of transactions is collected over a period Data
• Visualization and storytelling - Capability to assimilate and present data, as well as more advanced visualization techniques. Capability to engage and explain data creating a narrative around data visualization
• Knowledge of containerization platforms like Docker is a plus.
• Experience with Git and modern software development workflow.
• Non-Technical Skills:
  • Strong team and business communication skills – can walk through and approach with technical clients or explain tricky concepts to non-technical people
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to work independently.
  • Excellent in communication skills
• Education
  • Bachelor/Master/PG in Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Social Sciences or related fields preferred

What We Look For

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with ambition and passion
• Excellent inter-personal, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Customer focused
• Excellent time management skills
• Positive and constructive minded
• Takes responsibility for continuous self-learning
• Takes the lead and makes decisions in critical times and tough circumstances
• Attention to detail
• High levels of integrity and honesty

What We Offer You

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $92,600 to $173,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $111,100 to $196,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time 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-being.

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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