PwC
PwC
PwC is a global professional services network focused on audit, assurance, consulting, and tax. Its teams work with organizations across financial services, technology, media, telecommunications, and other industries on challenges such as cybersecurity, business transformation, sustainability, and broader business advisory needs. With operations spanning 157 countries and a workforce of more than 276,000 people, PwC combines industry expertise with specialized solutions designed to help clients create and protect value.

AI Engineer / Data Scientist Senior Associate at PwC in New York City

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate to develop and evaluate responsible AI and machine-learning systems for assurance clients. The role combines technical control analysis, reusable evaluation tooling, and clear recommendations for stakeholders.

Description

  • Design and refine AI and machine-learning algorithms for business applications and innovation
  • Convert raw data into actionable insights that support business decisions and growth
  • Develop advanced AI solutions with Python and related programming tools
  • Build and maintain data infrastructure and integrations for complex analysis
  • Apply data-modeling methods to strengthen data quality and reliability
  • Contribute to speech-recognition algorithms and natural-language-processing tools
  • Independently test AI systems for behavior, performance, robustness, bias, explainability, and failure modes
  • Assess technical controls and evidence, documenting findings, limitations, and recommendations
  • Create reusable evaluation tools, automated tests, reference datasets, monitoring capabilities, and evidence workflows
  • Manage complex situations, anticipate client needs, and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Develop client relationships while managing and motivating colleagues
  • Maintain professional and technical standards while supporting business strategies and client solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • At least two years of professional experience
  • Proficiency in AI implementation and complex data analysis
  • Programming experience, including Python for data modeling
  • Knowledge of machine-learning and deep-learning methods
  • Experience integrating data infrastructure and managing data quality
  • Experience owning production AI systems through deployment, monitoring, evaluation, and incident response
  • Ability to assess failure modes, bias, drift, hallucinations, explainability, and guardrails
  • Ability to make architecture trade-offs that produce measurable, defensible outcomes
  • Ability to measure and explain technical and business outcomes using defined methods
  • Ability to communicate technical findings and limitations to clients and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to mentor junior team members
  • Compliance with the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements
  • Candidates must not require current or future PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as allowed under the stated policy

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation leave
  • Personal and family sick leave

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