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At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth. Those in data science and machine learning engineering at PwC will focus on leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision making. You will work on developing predictive models, conducting statistical analysis, and creating data visualisations to solve complex business problems. The Opportunity When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills. As part of the Data Science team you will design and deliver scalable AI applications that drive business transformation. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client connections while navigating the evolving landscape of AI and machine learning. This role offers the chance to work on innovative technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to creative solutions that shape the future of the industry. Responsibilities Design and implement scalable AI applications to facilitate business transformation Analyze intricate problems and propose practical solutions Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and knowledge Establish and nurture meaningful relationships with clients Navigate the dynamic landscape of AI and machine learning Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions Utilize advanced technologies to improve project outcomes Contribute to the overall strategy of the Data Science team What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline 4-9 years of experience in Data Science/ML/AI roles Oral and written proficiency in English required What Sets You Apart Proficiency in Python and data science libraries Hands-on experience with Generative AI and prompt engineering Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, GCP Understanding of production-level AI systems and CI/CD Experience with Docker, Kubernetes for ML workloads Knowledge of MLOps tooling and pipelines Demonstrated track record of delivering AI-driven solutions Preferred Knowledge/Skills Please reference About PwC CTIO – AI Engineering PwC’s Commercial Technology and Innovation Office (CTIO) is at the forefront of emerging technology, focused on building transformative AI-powered products and driving enterprise innovation. The AI Engineering team within CTIO is dedicated to researching, developing, and operationalizing cutting-edge technologies such as Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), AI Agents, and more. Our mission is to continuously explore what's next—enabling business transformation through scalable AI/ML solutions while remaining grounded in research, experimentation, and engineering excellence.ill categories for job description details. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Associate – Data Science/ML/DL/GenAI to join our high-impact, entrepreneurial team. This individual will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable AI applications, conducting applied research in GenAI and deep learning, and contributing to the team’s innovation agenda. This is a hands-on, technical role ideal for professionals passionate about AI-driven transformation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy machine learning, deep learning, and Generative AI solutions tailored to business use cases. Build scalable pipelines using Python (and frameworks such as Flask/FastAPI) to operationalize data science models in production environments. Prototype and implement solutions using state-of-the-art LLM frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, LangGraph, or similar. Also developing applications in streamlit/chainlit for demo purposes. Design advanced prompts and develop agentic LLM applications that autonomously interact with tools and APIs. Fine-tune and pre-train LLMs (HuggingFace and similar libraries) to align with business objectives. Collaborate in a cross-functional setup with ML engineers, architects, and product teams to co-develop AI solutions. Conduct R&D in NLP, CV, and multi-modal tasks, and evaluate model performance with production-grade metrics. Stay current with AI research and industry trends; continuously upskill to integrate the latest tools and methods into the team’s work. Required Skills & Experience 4 to 9 years of experience in Data Science/ML/AI roles. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline (BE/BTech/MCA). Proficiency in Python and related data science libraries: Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc. Hands-on experience with Generative AI, including prompt engineering, LLM fine-tuning, and deployment. Experience with Agentic LLMs and task orchestration using tools like LangGraph or AutoGPT-like flows. Strong knowledge of NLP techniques, transformer architectures, and text analysis. Proven experience working with cloud platforms (preferably Azure; AWS/GCP also considered). Understanding of production-level AI systems including CI/CD, model monitoring, and cloud-native architecture. (Need not develop from scratch) Familiarity with ML algorithms: XGBoost, GBM, k-NN, SVM, Decision Forests, Naive Bayes, Neural Networks, etc. Exposure to deploying AI models via APIs and integration into larger data ecosystems. Strong understanding of model operationalization and lifecycle management. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments for ML workloads. Use of MLOps tooling and pipelines (e.g., MLflow, Azure ML, SageMaker, etc.). Experience in full-stack AI applications, including visualization (e.g., PowerBI, D3.js). Demonstrated track record of delivering AI-driven solutions as part of large-scale systems. Show more Show less
