Senior Manager - Principal AI Engineer

A Principal AI Engineer at KPMG in Cambridge leads the development of impactful AI systems for audit applications, offering technical leadership and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team. They oversee the full lifecycle of AI product engineering, from design and prototyping to deployment and maintenance, ensuring solutions are scalable and reliable using platforms like Azure and Databricks. The role involves implementing best practices in software engineering, MLOps, and AI governance to ensure responsible and regulatory-compliant AI deployment. They collaborate closely with data scientists, engineers, and audit professionals to embed AI capabilities into audit workflows and services. The engineer promotes continuous improvement, drives technical standards, and builds internal AI expertise through knowledge sharing initiatives. Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and modern data platforms is essential for success in this role.