Senior AI Forward-Deployed Engineering Lead

EY; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Senior Manager to lead interdisciplinary AI engineering teams in delivering production-grade ML and generative AI solutions. You will translate client AI strategy into practical roadmaps, guide architecture decisions, and partner with diverse stakeholders to drive measurable business outcomes.

You will sit with clients to diagnose opportunities, shape engineering plans, and scale AI initiatives across complex environments, leveraging tools like Claude,

Qualifications

• Experience leading AI/ML engineering teams delivering production-grade solutions.
• Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable AI architectures.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end AI projects at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead forward-deployed AI engineers and data scientists.
• Diagnose opportunities and shape AI strategy for clients.
• Engineer, deploy, operate, and scale AI and ML solutions.

Skills

AI strategy translation

Lead AI/ML teams

Client-facing consulting

Production ML deployment

AI tooling expertise

MLOps/LLMOps/AgentOps

Architect scalable AI solutions

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Claude

Codex

Cursor

GitHub

MLOps

LLMOps

AgentOps

Job description

EY is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Senior Manager to lead interdisciplinary AI engineering teams in delivering production-grade ML and generative AI solutions. You will translate client AI strategy into practical roadmaps, guide architecture decisions, and partner with diverse stakeholders to drive measurable business outcomes.

You will sit with clients to diagnose opportunities, shape engineering plans, and scale AI initiatives across complex environments, leveraging tools like Claude,