Senior Associate, AI Engineer

About the role

KPMG Advisory is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority, with a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, world-class training, and leading market tools to support both professional and personal growth. This role allows you to be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and explore new areas of inspiration.

Responsibilities

• Develop GenAI / LLM applications and integrations using foundational models under the guidance of senior team members
• Develop and test AI models, conversational agents, and workflow automation components under the guidance of senior team members
• Assist with data preparation, transformation, and validation to support AI/ML model training and deployment
• Configure and integrate AI solutions into enterprise applications (CRM, ERP, collaboration tools) using cloud platforms
• Document processes, code, and technical workflows to support knowledge sharing and project continuity; collaborate with project teams to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure solutions meet client requirements
• Stay current on emerging AI tools and frameworks, experimenting and applying them to real-world client projects
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Requirements

• Minimum three years of recent professional or academic experience in AI/ML, data science, software engineering, or cloud technologies
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, data science, engineering, or related field; Master's degree a plus
• Experience with at least one major cloud AI platform (Azure AI, AWS AI/Bedrock, or Google Cloud Vertex AI)
• Proficiency in Python or another programming language commonly used in AI/ML
• Familiarity with conversational AI frameworks (LLMs, chatbots, virtual assistants, agents) and APIs
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work in a team-based, client-focused environment
• Ability to travel as required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year, based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service
• Two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off: one at year-end and one around the July 4th holiday

Pay

California Salary Range: $87,970 – $188,945. Salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.