Senior Data Engineer - QuantumBlack, AI McKinsey; Critical Industries

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You've come to the right place.

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You will be a technical owner, designing and leading the implementation of scalable data architectures for cutting-edge AI and agentic systems.

You will lead the development of robust data pipelines, manage secure and governed data environments, and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with clients and cross‑functional teams. You'll tackle impactful challenges and grow as a leader by architecting innovative AI solutions across diverse industries.

You will own and deliver technical work streams, designing machine learning, agentic, and autonomous AI systems. You will lead the integration of machine learning, generative AI capabilities and agentic frameworks into client solutions, designing MLOps/LLMOps‑focused architectures for model management, observability, and automated retraining. You will also spearhead the design of complex feature engineering work streams, ensuring our data assets are not only robust but also optimized for the next generation of AI models.

Your work will help solve some of the most complex and high‑impact challenges facing clients across industries. By partnering with Quantum Black, AI by McKinsey and Quantum Black Labs teams, you'll lead the creation of innovative enterprise‑grade machine learning systems that accelerate AI adoption and solve critical business problems at speed and scale. You will be instrumental in shaping how we build and deploy high‑impact AI systems, enabling clients to achieve meaningful, lasting impact through technical innovation.

You will be based in one of our North American offices as part of our global Data Engineering community. You will work in cross‑functional Agile teams alongside Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and industry experts, leading the data engineering workstream to deliver AI solutions. Collaborating with clients from data owners to C‑level executives, you'll help design impactful solutions that address complex business challenges and build client capabilities.

You should expect your work to include at least some work in critical industries (Government, Defense, Aerospace, Utilities, Oil & Gas) but you will have the ability to serve other industries as well.

You will grow as a technologist and a leader. You'll develop deep expertise at the intersection of technology strategy and business value by addressing diverse architectural challenges. Working with inspiring, multidisciplinary teams, you'll gain a holistic understanding of enterprise AI while collaborating with leading AI and data experts in the industry.

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture—doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues at all levels will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and…