Forward Deployed AI Engineer

BCG X is building a rapidly growing engineering practice that designs, deploys, and scales next-generation AI solutions for real-world business needs. As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you will work within BCG X and partner with clients across regions and industries, helping organizations become AI-led through end-to-end analytics and software development. This is an onsite role based in Manhattan Beach, CA.

• Own the analytics value-chain end to end, including framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing scalable solutions, and deploying them into real environments.
• Build the next generation of AI solutions, from concept through delivery and adoption.
• Partner with clients across BCG regions and industries, including work tied to topics such as climate change
  , to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions.
• Develop and deliver thought leadership in scientific communities, including work published in papers.
• Lead conferences on behalf of BCG X.

• Use software development practices and standards to create robust, maintainable software.
• Be actively involved across the software development life cycle
  .
• Experience guiding non-technical teams and consultants, including applying best practices for robust software development.
• Strength in optimizing and enhancing computational efficiency across algorithms and software design.
• Motivation for a fast-paced, service-oriented environment with direct client interaction on new features for future product releases.
• Collaboration mindset for sharing software design and solution ideas across teams.
• Natural problem-solving ability and curiosity across a broad range of industries and topics.
• Ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance of your home office.
• Any degree programs (including part-time) must be completed before starting at BCG.

• Python

The first year base compensation for this role is:

• Forward Deployed AI Engineer I: $110,000 USD
• Forward Deployed AI Engineer II: $145,000 USD
• Forward Deployed AI Engineer III: $160,000 USD
• Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer: $190,000 USD

• $0 health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• $10 copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits, and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance covering glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit-Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits including 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 covered at no cost, with employees sharing in the cost of domestic partner coverage

Onsite in Manhattan Beach, CA
. Additional listed locations include Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Washington.

• The role includes an accelerated path of personal and professional growth and development, which at times may require extended working hours.
• Work may involve travel to client sites.
• As a member of the office, you are expected to be in the office as directed.