Forward Deployed Engineer, AI - Technology Strategy & Transformation

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The opportunity

Join the Transaction Strategy and Transformation team at EY, where you’ll help clients modernize legacy applications by embedding AI solutions. This role focuses on leveraging AI to assess legacy applications for cyber risks and to identify specific vulnerabilities, supporting clients in their digital transformation journeys. You’ll work with diverse teams and cutting-edge technology to deliver strategic value and innovation.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to identify high-value opportunities for generative AI, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled application modernization.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications using large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows, and modern application frameworks.
• Build prototypes and proofs of concept, then help evolve successful solutions into secure, scalable production implementations.
• Integrate hosted and open-weight models into enterprise applications, business processes, data sources, APIs, and development workflows.
• Design and deploy open-weight models within client-controlled environments, including on-premises infrastructure equipped with NVIDIA GPUs.
• Use AI tools to review legacy applications, identify cyber-attack risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and translate technical solutions into strategic outcomes
• Participate in client-facing engagements, workshops, and presentations
• Deliver value realization and strategy work, ensuring clients achieve measurable benefits from modernization effort

Skills and attributes for success                                                                       

• 1-5 years of experience in AI engineering, software engineering, application development, technology consulting, or related delivery roles, including relevant co-op or internship experience.
• Diploma or degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, data science, business technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong software-development fundamentals and experience building or integrating enterprise applications.
• Hands-on programming experience with one or more of:
  • • Python
    • JavaScript or TypeScript
    • Java
    • C# and .NET
• Experience with AI-driven application development and modernization
• Experience working with GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio Code, APIs, source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol clients, servers, tools, resources, and secure integration patterns.
• Experience integrating frontier models and managed AI services, such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or comparable platforms.
• Experience deploying or operating open-weight models such as Llama, Mistral, Gemma, Nemotron, or comparable model families.
• Experience with Docker and familiarity with Kubernetes or another container-orchestration platform.
• Ability to analyze legacy systems for security vulnerabilities using AI
• Experience managing teams of 2-3 resources for project delivery.
• Strong communicator with experience presenting technology strategy to clients
• Strategic mindset with a focus on value delivery
• Eligible for federal government security clearance

Ideally, you’ll also

• Hold a degree in computer science, or a joint degree in computer science and business
• Have completed multiple internships in the technology sector, with hands-on experience in application development
• Demonstrate experience working in client-facing roles and supporting presentations

What we look for

We’re seeking candidates who combine technical expertise with business acumen, and who are passionate about using AI to solve complex challenges. The ideal candidate will have a track record of internships in technology and application development, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $90,500 to $115,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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