Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Consulting

EY; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is offering an AI deployment path through dedicated FDE roles, presenting a fast entry into a global AI practice. This program targets engineers with diverse backgrounds, training them to deploy AI solutions for EY clients across industries.

The role provides a structured 18‑month route toward a lab FDE position, with the advantage of EY’s extensive global presence and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver AI deployments for EY clients across industries.
• Hires engineers without prior AI-deployment experience and trains them.
• A credible 18‑month stepping stone to a lab FDE role.

Job description

$160K–$280K TC consulting high volume entry path

Multiple (US/EU/APAC) Posted June 19, 2026

Why it's interesting

EY launched dedicated FDE roles in April — the most accessible entry point into the FDE career path, with global offices.

The role

Deliver AI deployments for EY clients across industries. Lower comp than product companies but the widest funnel: hires engineers without prior AI-deployment experience and trains them. A credible 18‑month stepping stone to a lab FDE role.