Senior Associate, AI Engineer

About the Role

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise. We foster a collaborative, team-driven culture that prioritizes personal and professional development, creating new pathways for growth in an ever-changing market environment. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority, with a wealth of learning opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools to support continuous growth.

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

Qualifications

• 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 (LLM's, chatbots, virtual assistants, agents) and APIs
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team-based, client-focused environment
• Ability to travel as required
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits. Employees receive Personal Time Off per fiscal year, and KPMG provides two annual breaks where employees are not required to use Personal Time Off.

Pay

California Salary Range: $87,970 - $188,945. Salary is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, job responsibilities, experience, education, and market considerations. For salary ranges in other locations, visit https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M146ADV_4_26.