Senior Manager - Principal AI Engineer

The Principal AI Engineer at KPMG in Gloucester leads the design, development, and deployment of AI systems tailored for audit applications, working within a team of data scientists, engineers, and audit professionals. This role involves translating advanced AI concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions, leveraging cloud platforms such as Azure and Databricks. The engineer will oversee the full lifecycle of AI products, promote best practices in software engineering and MLOps, and ensure solutions are reliable and maintainable. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is essential to embed AI capabilities into audit workflows and uphold governance standards for responsible AI use. The position requires strong technical expertise in AI fields, programming, and cloud tools, along with leadership and communication skills to mentor team members. Focus on continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and ensuring compliance with operational, ethical, and regulatory frameworks is key to driving innovation in audit technology.