Forward-Deployed AI Engineer & Model Leader

EY; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

EY in the United States seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager to lead client engagements in AI, data science, and engineering. You will partner with diverse teams to design and deploy scalable AI solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring responsible, measurable results and ongoing improvement.

You will guide architecture, oversee hands-on development, and coach teams while navigating complex client needs with speed and integrity.

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 experience directly managing technical teams.
• Strong skills in Python.
• Experience deploying AI/ML solutions on a major cloud platform.
• Proficient with AI-native tools including Claude, Codex, Cursor, GitHub, and Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-embedded AI workstreams from opportunity identification 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 business and technology stakeholders and lead product and agile delivery.
• Define solution architecture and guide hands-on development of agentic workflows and integrations.
• Establish governance, access controls, and risk mitigations for secure operation of AI systems.
• Use and coach teams on AI-native tools to increase delivery speed without compromising quality.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Data Science

Cloud Platforms

AI Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Claude

Codex

Cursor

GitHub

Azure DevOps

LangChain

Job description

EY in the United States seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager to lead client engagements in AI, data science, and engineering. You will partner with diverse teams to design and deploy scalable AI solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring responsible, measurable results and ongoing improvement.

You will guide architecture, oversee hands-on development, and coach teams while navigating complex client needs with speed and integrity.