Forward-Deployed AI Engineering Manager

EY; New York (NY); Remote; USD 151,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager to drive modern AI engineering initiatives for clients, including scalable AI/ML and agentic systems. You’ll work directly with clients, lead diverse teams, and shape solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex needs into actionable AI strategies, with opportunities for travel and career growth within EY’s AI, Data & Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree).
• 6–10 years of full-time AI, Data Science, or Machine Learning experience.
• 2–4 years of experience directly managing technical teams.
• Strong skills in Python and collaboration across hybrid/global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-embedded AI workstreams from opportunity through deployment and optimization.
• Redesign client processes for human-AI collaboration and implement scalable AI solutions.
• Manage lean, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex AI engineering initiatives.
• Build trust with stakeholders and lead product and agile delivery from planning to closure.
• Define solution architecture and guide hands-on development of agentic AI workflows and integrations.
• Establish governance, access controls, and risk mitigations for secure AI operations.
• Coach teams on AI-native development tools to increase delivery speed while maintaining quality.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

LangChain

MLOps

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Jira

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Claude

Codex

Cursor

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Manager to drive modern AI engineering initiatives for clients, including scalable AI/ML and agentic systems. You’ll work directly with clients, lead diverse teams, and shape solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex needs into actionable AI strategies, with opportunities for travel and career growth within EY’s AI, Data & Engineering teams.