Databricks AI Engineering Leader

EY; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off options

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager in Model Engineering to lead modern AI engineering initiatives on the Databricks platform. You will collaborate with diverse client teams to deliver scalable AI/ML solutions, data pipelines, and domain ontologies.

The role emphasizes responsible deployment, product-centric development, and cross-functional leadership across a hybrid work model. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year)
• 6–10 years AI/Data Science/ML experience
• 2–4 years of leading technical teams
• Databricks Certification (1 pro + 1 associate)
• Strong Python, PySpark, and/or Scala skills
• Experience with Databricks, MLOps/AgentOps, and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Lead AI workstreams from design to production on Databricks
• Build data pipelines and AI solutions across teams
• Improve processes with innovative research and analysis
• Manage multidisciplinary teams delivering complex AI initiatives
• Engage with clients and lead workstreams from planning to closure
• Design and govern ontologies and semantic models for AI solutions
• Apply product-centric development to deliver reusable capabilities
• Identify opportunities for additional services and manage engagement economics

Skills

Python

PySpark

Scala

Databricks

Git

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager in Model Engineering to lead modern AI engineering initiatives on the Databricks platform. You will collaborate with diverse client teams to deliver scalable AI/ML solutions, data pipelines, and domain ontologies.

The role emphasizes responsible deployment, product-centric development, and cross-functional leadership across a hybrid work model. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships while