AI Engineer Senior Associate

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 an AI Engineer to join our Audit Technology Alliance organization.Responsibilities: * Develop and implement core components of generative AI solutions; build robust, scalable features aligned with business requirements * Collaborate with senior engineers and product managers to understand feature requirements and contribute to the technical design of AI agents and orchestration patterns * Ensure code quality and reliability by writing unit tests, participating in code reviews, and utilizing enhanced evaluation frameworks * Drive product advancements by developing RAG pipelines, context engineering modules, and integrations with services like Azure AI Search and Databricks * Deploy and maintain AI microservices by optimizing performance and scalability that meets high standards * Engage in agile development processes including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications: * Minimum three years of recent experience in software engineering with demonstrated success in building and deploying AI or data-intensive applications * 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 * Strong programming skills in Python; experienced with AI/ML frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Semantic Kernel * Skilled within an agile environment using SDLC tools like Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments * Knowledgeable in cloud platforms, preferably Azure; familiar with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to communicate technical ideas clearly and collaborate effectively within a team(200TEC) * Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Addit