The Forward Deployed Engineer - Applied AI - Senior Manager role at EY focuses on leading AI system design and engineering standards within the financial services sector. This position requires a deep technical authority and hands-on engineering experience to address complex challenges in AI/ML initiatives. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team dedicated to transforming financial institutions through innovative AI solutions. This role emphasizes the importance of aligning technology strategy with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency and risk management.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of applied engineering experience in senior AI/ML engineering, architecture, or complex technology delivery roles.
• Deep knowledge of foundation model landscape including open-source and commercial models.
• Advanced hands-on engineering credibility in Python.
• Experience advising clients on enterprise AI platform strategy.

• Define and govern system design principles, reference architectures, and engineering patterns for AI/ML.
• Lead complex technical challenges across multiple teams, providing hands-on guidance in architecture and design remediation.
• Own end-to-end architecture for strategic AI initiatives, including service boundaries and operational guardrails.
• Drive consistency in engineering standards, design reviews, and responsible AI practices.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leads to enhance system design and architectural decision-making.

• Ernst & Young (EY) offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of its employees across various dimensions.