Forward Deployed AI Engineer

The Forward Deployed AI Engineer role at Boston Consulting Group (BCG X) sits at the intersection of engineering and client impact. You will build next-generation AI solutions end to end, then collaborate across BCG regions and industries to design, develop, and deploy capabilities that clients can adopt and expand.

Working as part of BCG X’s growing engineering organization, this position also emphasizes direct client collaboration, scientific communication, and thought leadership across AI topics.

What you’ll do

• Own the full analytics value chain end to end, including framing business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to embrace AI.
• Contribute to building the next generation of AI solutions as part of BCG X’s engineering team.
• Partner with clients across multiple BCG regions and industries, including work on topics such as climate change, to design, build, and deploy new AI solutions.
• Develop and deliver thought leadership in scientific communities and publications.
• Lead conferences on behalf of BCG X.
• Interact directly with clients on new features for future product releases.

Requirements

• Use software development practices and standards to build robust, maintainable software.
• Participate actively across the software development life cycle.
• Have experience guiding non-technical teams and consultants with best practices for robust software development.
• Optimize and enhance computational efficiency through algorithm and software design.
• Be motivated by a fast-paced, service-oriented environment with direct client interactions around future product features.
• Enjoy collaborating in teams to share software design and solution ideas.
• Bring strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity across a breadth of industries and topics.
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of your home office.
• Ensure any degree programs (including part-time) are completed before starting at BCG.

Technologies

• Python

Compensation

First-year base compensation for this role is listed below:

• Forward Deployed AI Engineer I: $120,000 USD
• Forward Deployed AI Engineer II: $155,000 USD
• Forward Deployed AI Engineer III: $171,000 USD
• Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer: $200,000 USD

Location

• Chicago, IL (onsite)

Benefits

• $0 health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• $10 copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits, and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for glasses and contact lenses annually
• Gym membership and other fitness activity reimbursement
• Fully vested Profit-Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether or not you contribute, plus an option to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits including elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis
• Coverage for employees, spouses, and children at no cost, with employees sharing in the cost of domestic partner coverage

Additional details

• You must live within a reasonable commuting distance of your home office, and as a member of that office you are expected to be in the office as directed.
• This role follows an accelerated growth and development path, and at times may require extended working hours.
• Travel to client sites is often required.

Other offices (locations)

• Boston
• New York
• Brooklyn
• Chicago
• Miami
• Dallas
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Manhattan Beach
• Pittsburgh
• Los Angeles
• Washington