AI Engineer / Data Scientist, AI Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As part of the AI Engineering team within the Digital Assurance & Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth. Within our Assurance practice, you will leverage advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work while embracing ambiguity and using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role, you will apply data, algorithms, and software engineering to build and deploy AI and Machine Learning solutions at scale. Your work will involve designing AI systems, data wrangling, and software implementation to enable scalable AI models. You will use a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations. Upholding professional and technical standards, you will contribute to the firm's overall business strategies and client solutions.

Responsibilities

- Designing and implementing AI systems to transform raw data into actionable insights
- Developing scalable machine learning models to support client decision-making and business growth
- Collaborating with teams to build and deploy software and platform systems for AI solutions
- Applying data wrangling techniques to prepare datasets for AI model training and validation
- Utilizing critical thinking to break down complex concepts and generate innovative solutions
- Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations for client engagements
- Upholding professional and technical standards in alignment with the firm's code of conduct
- Navigating complex situations to anticipate the needs of teams and clients
- Building meaningful client connections to foster long-term relationships and trust

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 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
- At least one of the following: Certifications aligned to data engineering, machine learning, and cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, or related data and AI credentials
- Demonstrating proficiency in AI implementation and machine learning
- Utilizing critical thinking to break down complex concepts
- Navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus on client needs
- Building meaningful client connections and managing relationships
- Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. 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.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.