Forward-Deployed AI Engineer & Model Lead

EY; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 126,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager in the United States. You will diagnose business problems, identify AI opportunities, and design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions across cloud and on-premises.

You will lead diverse teams, collaborate with clients, and ensure responsible, high-quality delivery. You’ll work with tools like Claude, Codex, Cursor, and GitHub, guiding architecture and DevOps practices while delivering tangible business value and expanding opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in AI, Data Science, and/or Machine Learning.
• 2-4 years of direct managing technical teams.
• Strong Python skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse, hybrid and global teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms and production AI/ML solutions.
• Proficiency with ML frameworks and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-embedded AI workstreams from opportunity to deployment and optimization.
• Redesign client processes for human-AI collaboration and improve delivery through rapid prototyping.
• Manage lean, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex AI engineering initiatives.
• Build trust with stakeholders and lead product and Agile delivery from planning to closure.
• Demonstrate value, identify adjacent use cases, and manage engagement economics.
• Define solution architecture and guide hands-on development of agentic workflows and integrations.
• Establish observability, governance and risk mitigations for secure operation of AI systems.
• Utilize AI-native development tools to increase delivery speed while ensuring quality.

Skills

Python

Client engagement

Leadership

Solution design

Team leadership

Communication

Hybrid/global collaboration

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Claude

Codex

Cursor

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager in the United States. You will diagnose business problems, identify AI opportunities, and design, build, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions across cloud and on-premises.

You will lead diverse teams, collaborate with clients, and ensure responsible, high-quality delivery. You’ll work with tools like Claude, Codex, Cursor, and GitHub, guiding architecture and DevOps practices while delivering tangible business value and expanding opportunities