Senior Manager - Principal AI Engineer

A Principal AI Engineer at KPMG leads the design and deployment of AI-driven solutions within the Audit Technology team, collaborating with cross-disciplinary professionals to improve audit quality and efficiency. The role involves developing production-grade AI systems using cloud platforms like Azure and Databricks, with an emphasis on automation and observability. The engineer promotes best practices in software engineering and MLOps, ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and maintain regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include mentoring team members, handling full lifecycle AI product development, and advocating responsible AI use through governance frameworks. Candidates should have a strong background in AI, proficiency in Python and ML tools, and experience in cloud-native development. Leadership, communication, and modern engineering practices are key to success in this role.