Frontier AI Lead & Innovation Architect

EY; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 147,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking an Assistant Director for Frontier AI to identify, shape, and scale opportunities across EY. You will connect evolving client needs with emerging technologies, leading initiatives from experimentation to capability development.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, building prototypes, and collaborating with service lines, sectors, alliances, and innovation teams to deliver trusted business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years in software engineering, AI, machine learning, product development, solution architecture, technical program management, or related disciplines.
• Proven hands-on experimentation, prototyping or building with emerging technologies.
• Experience leading complex tech initiatives spanning technical, business, and stakeholder considerations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AI developments to identify capabilities, signals, and opportunities for clients and EY strategy.
• Build relationships across service lines and ecosystems to understand evolving business needs.
• Lead Frontier AI initiatives connecting new tech with client challenges and priorities.
• Design and build experiments, prototypes, and proofs-of-concept to validate opportunities.

Skills

AI/ML knowledge

Prototyping

Stakeholder engagement

Experimentation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

EY is seeking an Assistant Director for Frontier AI to identify, shape, and scale opportunities across EY. You will connect evolving client needs with emerging technologies, leading initiatives from experimentation to capability development.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, building prototypes, and collaborating with service lines, sectors, alliances, and innovation teams to deliver trusted business outcomes.