Senior AI Engineer

Description

Learn more about TriVista and how our inclusive, collaborative culture earned us a Great Place to Work Award. **75% Travel/25% Remote - this position requires the ability to travel up to 75% of the time. Our corporate office is located in Orange County, CA. Employees in this position are permitted to reside anywhere in the United States, provided they have reliable access to a major airport within close proximity to support business travel needs. Position Summary The Senior AI Engineer will help clients identify where AI can create measurable value, shape pragmatic roadmaps, and lead the delivery of practical, scalable solutions. This position will also support AI enablement across TriVista’s own operations to improve productivity, knowledge management, and service delivery. This position combines strong advisory judgment, client presence, and technical credibility. This person must be able to translate business priorities into practical AI strategies, move quickly from use case identification to solution delivery, and contribute to repeatable offerings and internal capabilities. This is a hands on role focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and internal teams. TriVista’s employees represent the image and credibility of the firm. Their roles require regular communication with clients that may include Private Equity investors, boards of directors, and corporate level executive team members. Excellent spoken and written communication skills are essential. Responsibilities Practice Support and Business Development Support the continued development and refinement of TriVista’s AI offerings, delivery models, reusable assets, and go to market materials Support business development efforts by contributing to scoping, solution development, proposals, and client discussions Contribute to thought leadership on AI trends, business applications, and practical adoption strategies for executives and operators Client Delivery Advise clients on AI strategy, prioritized use cases, operating models, and activation roadmaps Lead client conversations and working sessions that connect AI opportunities to business objectives, risk considerations, and measurable outcomes Work across industries to define high value use cases and guide clients from strategy through implementation planning Support delivery of TriVista’s two day AI Workshop, including facilitating use case discovery and prioritization on day one, contributing to rapid solution development, and helping deliver a functioning proof of concept on day two Solution and Delivery Lead the design and delivery of AI enabled solutions, ensuring they are practical, scalable, and aligned with client needs Apply best practices for AI solution delivery, governance, and quality assurance across client engagements Coordinate internal, client, and third party technical resources to deliver successful outcomes Support scoping, sizing, and estimation of AI initiatives at both strategic program and project levels Develop and maintain TriVista tools, templates, and methodologies Execute internal projects that build firm capability Internal Innovation and Capability Building Identify and implement AI solutions that improve TriVista’s internal efficiency, knowledge management, and service delivery Develop and implement internal AI tools, standards, and enablement programs that strengthen the firm’s long term position Support AI adoption across the firm through practical enablement, documentation, and hands on implementation Behaviors Embody and uphold the firm’s values and act as a conscientious member of the organization Ability and willingness to undertake up to 75% travel domestically and internationally is required Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested Requirements Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of relevant experience in technology, consulting, product development, startups, data, analytics, or AI, including at least 2+ years in AI, ML, advanced analytics, or closely related work Background in management consulting, a startup or venture-backed company, or another highly client facing environment preferred Demonstrated experience shaping AI strategies, leading implementations, or delivering applied data science solutions Strong understanding of generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and how these technologies create business value Experience with LLMs, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), modern AI solution architectures, and enterprise data environments Familiarity with predictive AI pipelines, MLOps concepts, and productionizing AI solutions in business settings Experience coordinating cross functional teams and internal, client, or third party technical resources to deliver measurable outcomes Experience contributing to the development of new capabilities, service offerings, or consulting methodologies preferred Exposure to leading AI and data ecosystems such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Databricks, Glean, or comparable platforms preferred Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive and nontechnical audiences Experience scoping, estimating, and structuring AI work at both strategic and project levels Experience rapidly translating business use cases into prototypes or proofs of concept preferred Proficient user of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Other analytical and data visualization tools are beneficial, such as R and Tableau Ability to collaborate across traditional business functions and understand impact of business process changes across the organization Self motivated with high initiative and drive to complete assignments on time with exceptional quality Excellent client engagement skills Excellent presentation and written communication skills Passionate attention to detail and accuracy Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities Authorized to work in the US on a full time basis Education Four-year degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, including startup or entrepreneurial experience, and/or combination of education and relevant experience Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification or ability to obtain once employed MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field of position preferred Pay Transparency Statement The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay for the role at the time of posting. The actual pay offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, location, and market conditions. For example, a candidate with the minimum required experience and qualifications may receive an offer near the lower end of the range, while a candidate with extensive experience and specialized expertise may receive an offer near the top of the range. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. About our Firm One of Consulting Magazine’s Fastest Growing global operational management firms, TriVista is an award-winning company passionate about our people, their growth, and how we collaborate to support our clients through their most complex challenges. Our culture fosters creativity, new ideas, and fresh perspectives. We embrace continuous learning, reward great work, and seek out people who want to make a difference. We are a unique consulting firm of results-driven industry subject matter experts who thrive on the excitement generated by working on challenging projects.