Senior Manager - Principal AI Engineer

The Principal AI Engineer at KPMG in Gloucester leads the development and deployment of scalable AI systems within the Audit Technology team, working closely with data scientists, engineers, and audit professionals to enhance audit quality and efficiency. They oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions, from designing prototypes to deploying enterprise-grade systems using platforms like Azure, Databricks, and MLflow. The role involves mentoring team members, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and operationalising AI governance to meet regulatory requirements. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is critical for embedding AI capabilities into audit platforms and services. The engineer promotes best practices in software development, automation, and MLOps, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge in AI fields such as generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and experience with modern data and cloud platforms.