Deloitte is at the leading edge of GenAI innovation, transforming Strategic Analytics and shaping the future of Finance. We invite applications from highly skilled and experienced AI and Data Science Engineer III professionals ready to drive the development of our next-generation GenAI solutions.

Recruiting for this role ends on July 25th 2026.

Work you'll do

As an AI and Data Science Engineer III on the Strategic Analytics team, you will be responsible for

Designing, developing, and deploying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics solutions for business stakeholders

Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, application programming interfaces, and model deployment workflows in cloud environments

Partnering with finance, strategy, and operational teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and actionable insights

Supporting the development of generative artificial intelligence use cases, proto@types, and production-ready products aligned to strategic priorities

Monitoring solution performance, maintaining technical documentation, and identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and adoption

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product

Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

Ability to lead projects or workstreams

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The teamStrategic Analytics is a dynamic part of the Finance Financial Planning and Analysis organization, supporting executive leaders across the firm as well as stakeholders in financial and operational functions. The team combines cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, strategic problem-solving, and institutional knowledge to deliver insights that inform critical business decisions and support the firm's growth.

Generative artificial intelligence is a key strategic priority for the team, with a strong focus on developing products and solutions that can create value across the organization and for clients. In this role, the selected candidate will contribute directly to high-impact initiatives that advance innovation and business transformation.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field

4+ years of experience in data science, machine learning engineering, data engineering, or software engineering

3+ years of experience developing solutions using Python

2+ years of experience working with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

2+ years of experience using Structured Query Language and working with relational or distributed data platforms

Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field

Experience developing generative artificial intelligence or large language model solutions

Experience with machine learning operations tooling and model deployment frameworks

Experience building application programming interfaces or production data products

Experience supporting finance, financial planning and analysis, or enterprise strategy use cases

Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $102,500 to $188,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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