Senior Manager - Principal AI Engineer

A Principal AI Engineer at KPMG leads the design and implementation of scalable AI systems for audit services, working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into core workflows. The role involves mentoring engineering teams, developing production-grade AI solutions using modern cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, and ensuring adherence to MLOps best practices. The engineer will oversee the full AI product lifecycle, from prototyping to deployment, while promoting automation and operational excellence. Collaboration with data scientists, product managers, and platform engineers is essential to embed AI effectively within audit processes. The position requires strong technical expertise in AI, machine learning, and cloud data platforms, along with leadership and communication skills for team growth. Responsible AI governance and building internal capabilities are also key focus areas.