Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Locations

Boston | New York | Brooklyn | Chicago | Miami | Dallas | San Francisco | Seattle | Manhattan Beach | Pittsburgh | Los Angeles

As a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you'll be part of our rapidly growing engineering team and help build the next generation of AI solutions. You'll partner with clients across BCG regions and industries, tackling key topics such as climate change, and help them design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions. Additional responsibilities include developing and delivering thought leadership in scientific communities, publishing papers, and leading conferences on behalf of BCG X.

We're looking for talented individuals with a passion for software development, large‑scale data analytics, and transforming organizations into AI‑led innovative companies.

• Apply software development practices and standards to develop robust and maintainable software.
• Actively involved in every part of the software development life cycle.
• Experienced at guiding non‑technical teams and consultants in best practices for robust software development.
• Optimize and enhance computational efficiency of algorithms and software design.
• Motivated by a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment and interacting directly with clients on new features for future product releases.
• Enjoy collaborating in teams to share software design and solution ideas.
• A natural problem‑solver and intellectually curious across a breadth of industries and topics.

You must possess, or be in the process of earning, a PhD and be available to start full‑time before November 2026. All degree programs (including part‑time) must be completed before starting at BCG.

Programming

Languages:

Python

You must live within reasonable commuting distance of your home office. As an employee, you are expected to be in the office as directed. This role puts you on an accelerated path of personal and professional growth, which may require extended working hours. Travel to client sites is also expected.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law. BCG is an E‑Verify Employer.

Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer: $190,000 USD (base salary)

• Zero‑dollar health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children.
• Low $10 (USD) copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and generic prescriptions.
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually.
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
• Fully vested profit‑sharing retirement fund contributions made annually, plus the option to contribute to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave and family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off, including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month).
• Paid sick time on an as‑needed basis.
• Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.