AI Engineer / Data Scientist, AI Director

The Opportunity

As part of the AI Engineering team within the Digital Assurance & Technology team, you will lead the design and delivery of AI and machine learning solutions that transform data into actionable insights and support client decision-making within our Assurance practice. You will establish portfolio-wide direction and quality expectations for testing and evaluation of AI-enabled systems, technical evidence, and control effectiveness, and sponsor reusable capabilities that support responsible, reliable AI deployment across client engagements. As a Director you will set strategic direction, guide business development, oversee multiple workstreams, and shape client relationships while mentoring leaders and encouraging thoughtful use of new ideas, technology, and practical problem solving. In this role at PwC, you will combine data engineering, AI model development, software implementation, and stakeholder communication to help design scalable solutions, validate technical approaches, and support delivery across complex client environments.

Responsibilities

• Translating business goals into AI and data engineering solutions for client engagements

• Leading the design and deployment of machine learning models, data pipelines, and scalable AI platforms

• Setting portfolio-wide evaluation strategy and quality standards for AI-system behavior, performance, robustness, bias, explainability, and failure modes

• Establishing review standards for technical controls and evidence, confirming that findings, limitations, and recommendations are clear and defensible

• Sponsoring reusable evaluation tools, automated testing, reference datasets, monitoring capabilities, and evidence workflows across engagements

• Guiding data wrangling, feature development, model training, and performance tuning across multiple use cases

• Evaluating data quality, model outputs, and platform integration points to support reliable solution delivery

• Advising clients on AI strategy, use case prioritization, and technology choices aligned to business needs

• Developing new ideas and technical approaches that advance AI capability across teams and engagements

• Coaching practitioners on AI implementation methods, analytical problem solving, and modern development practices

• Identifying opportunities to expand AI offerings and strengthen client relationships through credible delivery

• Adhering to firm technical standards, independence requirements, and professional conduct expectations

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree

• At least 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering

• Demonstrating director-level AI and data strategy across client engagements

• Establishing rigorous AI evaluation standards covering failure modes, bias, drift, hallucinations, explainability, and guardrails

• Setting enterprise architecture trade-offs and portfolio-level methods to measure and communicate technical and business outcomes

• Leading business growth through emerging technology solution development

• Developing thought leadership and executive-level client relationships

• Translating complex data concepts into business-focused recommendations

• Navigating ambiguity while guiding multi-disciplinary delivery teams

The salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $348,500. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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