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Director Sr. Director Forward Deployed

KPMG

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MILWAUKEE, WI
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Job overview

KPMG is seeking a Director/Sr. Director, Forward Deployed Engineering for its AI & Data Labs practice. The role leads engineers in building and deploying end-to-end AI systems, owns technical vision and architecture, and establishes enterprise production practices. It also drives delivery through short cycles and stakeholder feedback, mentors engineers, and facilitates collaboration across technical and executive stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Full-Stack EngineeringAI SystemsContext EngineeringEvaluationOperational ReadinessRigorous TestingRed-TeamingSecure CodingObservabilityAuditable CodeTechnical ArchitectureMentorshipStakeholder Collaboration

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Director/Sr. Director, Forward Deployed Engineering to join our AI & Data Labs practice.Responsibilities: Lead a pod of elite, AI-native full-stack engineers with a bias to action to rapidly build and deploy end-to-end AI systems, owning the full arc from problem framing to MVP to deployed workflow; define and own the end-to-end technical vision and architecture for the team's solutions, understanding that a running system beats the cleanest architecture diagram; provide input with leadership into broader FDE program strategy Champion production discipline for enterprise by establishing and enforcing best practices in context engineering, evaluation, and operational readiness; mandate rigorous testing, including golden sets, regression harnesses, and red-teaming, and set the standard for secure, observable, and auditable code Drive delivery in a fast-paced, outcome-accountable environment, operating in two-to-six-week cycles with direct user and stakeholder feedback; guide working sessions, build trust by transparently communicating risks and progress, manage risks, surface constraints early, and ensure every deliverable is ready for scale or run in production Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, coaching them through complex challenges while actively contributing to the build; foster a culture of high talent density where every member raises the bar and enable them to deliver quality at speed Lead working sessions and facilitate collaboration across stakeholders (from engineers to the C-suite) and cross-functional teams to design creative AI systems... For full info follow application link. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. 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. The attached link "https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? "contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C5F1E739AE9D4656

How this job compares

Set against the 1,404 open Engineering Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$182–288K/yr1,086 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Engineering Leadership jobs in Wisconsin and 1,404 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Engineering Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 8 to 12 years (1,150 postings).
Education
555 of the 1,404 open Engineering Leadership jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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