Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer, United States - BCG X

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. This position is open to individuals with a completed PhD or one in the process of earning it, looking to start full-time before November 2026.

About the role

Our BCG X teams own the entire analytics value chain from start to finish: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI. Our product offerings range from fully custom-built solutions to industry-specific leading-edge AI software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients in various BCG regions and industries to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions.
• Develop and deliver thought leadership in scientific communities and publish papers.
• Lead conferences on behalf of BCG X.

Requirements

• A completed PhD or PhD in process, looking to start full-time before November 2026.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python.
• Strong background in software development practices and standards.
• Ability to optimize and enhance computational efficiency of algorithms and software design.
• Passion for software development, large-scale data analytics, and transforming organizations into AI-led innovative companies.

Qualifications

• Experienced in guiding non-technical teams and consultants in best practices for robust software development.
• Motivated by a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and interacting directly with clients on new features for future product releases.
• Enjoy collaborating in teams to share software design and solution ideas.
• Natural problem-solver and intellectually curious across a breadth of industries and topics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including zero-dollar health insurance premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
• Paid parental leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month).
• Paid sick time on an as-needed basis.

Pay

The first year base compensation for this role is $190,000 USD.

Schedule

This role puts you on an accelerated path of personal and professional growth and development, requiring extended working hours.

Location

You must live within a reasonable commuting distance of your home office. As a member of that office, it is expected you will be in the office as directed.