Senior AI Engineer - SFL Scientific

About the role

SFL Scientific, a Deloitte Business, is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join their team. This role is part of the broader Strategy Offering within the Strategy & Transactions practice, which specializes in designing integrated solutions for transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to design, develop, and deploy new architectures to support machine learning & automation applications
• Leverage advanced technical skills in modern data architecture, data science engineering, data transformation, and management of structured and unstructured data sources using cloud computing or on-prem technologies
• Design and lead development on scalable, high-performance data architecture solutions that supports both the client business as well as AI/GenAI use cases
• Support and enhance data architecture, and data pipelines, and define database schemas (Graph, SQL, NoSQL) to develop algorithm scalability and deployment based on agile business priorities and initiatives
• Participate in architectural and deployment discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful scale, security, and high availability in the cloud or on-prem
• Audit and adopt best engineering practices in automation, HPC and AI/GenAI infrastructure and design patterns
• Define and lead technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of new data and cloud technology solutions
• Mentor, motivate, and coach junior members on technical best practices and inspire professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, etc.) or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience working in data engineering, data science, software engineering, MLOps specializing in AI and Machine Learning deployment
• 4+ years of experience in designing cloud solutions and supporting production projects, including hands-on experience with AWS services (or Azure, GCP equivalents)
• 4+ years of programming experience with Linux Shell/CLI, Python, SQL, PowerShell, etc.
• 2+ years of experience managing teams in technical delivery and delivering complex and critical projects
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps and leveraging CI/CD services: Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Airflow, Terraform, Jenkins
• 2+ years of experience with database development and ETL/ELT pipelines (relational, NoSQL, Neo4j)
• 2+ years of experience with deployment and optimization: Kubernetes, Docker, NVIDIA TensorRT/Triton, RAPIDs, Kubeflow, MLflow, Kafka, etc.
• Live within commuting distance to one of Deloitte’s consulting offices

Preferred

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, etc. or related STEM field
• AWS/Azure Certifications (AWS/Azure Certified: SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
• 2+ years of experience with GPU computing (CUDA, OpenCL) and HPC system software stack

Benefits

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $128,000 to $252,500.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $128,000 to $252,500.

Schedule

The role requires occasional travel of up to 10%.