Forward-Deployed AI Engineer Manager

EY; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 126,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager to lead client engagements in AI, data and engineering across the US. You will diagnose problems, design scalable AI/ML solutions, and deliver production systems in cloud or on‑prem environments.

You’ll work with diverse teams, guide discovery to deployment, and coach practitioners on tools such as Claude, Codex, Cursor, and GitHub, while traveling as required for client projects.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• 6-10 years of relevant AI/Data Science/ML experience.
• 2-4 years directly managing technical teams.
• Strong skills in Python and collaboration with hybrid/global teams.
• Experience delivering AI/ML solutions on cloud and on‑premises.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-embedded AI workstreams from opportunity to deployment.
• Redesign processes for human‑AI collaboration and optimize delivery.
• Manage lean, multidisciplinary teams with accountability for quality and value.
• Build trust with stakeholders and lead product and agile delivery.
• Define solution architecture and guide agentic AI workflows and integrations.
• Establish governance, observability, and risk mitigations for responsible operation.
• Coach teams on tools like Claude, Codex, Cursor, and GitHub to speed delivery.

Skills

Python

Team leadership

Client engagement

AI/ML

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Claude

Codex

Cursor

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

EY seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager to lead client engagements in AI, data and engineering across the US. You will diagnose problems, design scalable AI/ML solutions, and deliver production systems in cloud or on‑prem environments.

You’ll work with diverse teams, guide discovery to deployment, and coach practitioners on tools such as Claude, Codex, Cursor, and GitHub, while traveling as required for client projects.