Senior Manager, Applied AI Architect - Forward Deployed

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in New York is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer – Applied AI at Senior Manager level to lead AI system design for Financial Services clients. You will shape reference architectures, engineering patterns, and governance for complex AI/ML initiatives.

This client‑facing leadership role combines hands‑on engineering with strategy, mentoring senior engineers, guiding delivery, and collaborating with leaders across Engineering, Product, Data, Security, and Operations to deliver scalable, secure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applied engineering experience in AI/ML.
• Senior AI/ML engineering, architecture, or complex technology delivery.
• Ability to translate enterprise challenges into AI architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define AI system design principles, reference architectures, and engineering patterns for AI/ML initiatives.
• Lead complex AI/ML initiatives across multiple teams, providing hands-on guidance.
• Mentor engineers and ensure delivery excellence across programs.

Skills

Applied AI

Python

AI architecture

Leadership

Education

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

REST/gRPC

Azure API Management

AWS API Gateway

Job description

EY in New York is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer – Applied AI at Senior Manager level to lead AI system design for Financial Services clients. You will shape reference architectures, engineering patterns, and governance for complex AI/ML initiatives.

This client‑facing leadership role combines hands‑on engineering with strategy, mentoring senior engineers, guiding delivery, and collaborating with leaders across Engineering, Product, Data, Security, and Operations to deliver scalable, secure