AI Engineer- Manager

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- Manager role at KPMG US

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services to organizations across key industries. KPMG is currently seeking an AI Engineer – Tech Lead I to join our Audit Technology Alliance organization.

• Develop sophisticated generative AI solutions; provide technical guidance to a team of AI engineers and ensure alignment with microservice-based architecture and business requirements
• Collaborate closely with product managers, audit subject matter experts, and engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable and reliable technical solutions
• Champion a culture of quality and innovation within engineering teams; identify opportunities to continually improve solutions
• Drive quality SDLC processes with AI engineering teams; deliver solutions on time to meet business cycle timelines
• Oversee the development of advanced context engineering strategies to manage diverse and sensitive client data; ensure solutions are versatile and effective across industries
• Mentor and develop junior engineers; foster technical excellence and professional growth while promoting best practices within the agile development process
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum five years of recent experience in software engineering with a significant focus on building and deploying AI/ML models and systems in a production environment
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
• Practical expertise with LLMs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Google Cloud), AI frameworks (Lang Chain/Lang Graph, Semantic Kernel), and building modern AI agent and orchestration patterns
• Proven experience designing and implementing RAG pipelines using technologies like Azure AI Search; strong understanding of data integration with platforms such as Databricks or Microsoft Fabric
• Proficiency with agile methodologies and SDLC tools including Azure Dev Ops, Git for version control, and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills; able to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), personal well‑being benefits, and paid time off.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.