AI Architect

The opportunity

We are looking for a Manager/Senior Manager – Senior AI Architect to join the EY Romania team to design, build, and deploy advanced AI-driven solutions that deliver business value and innovation across client environments.

You will be part of a high-performing team that works together cohesively and effectively to achieve our and our clients’ goals and objectives. Trust and respect are our core values; we embrace diversity and inclusion and foster a learning culture to continuously improve both individually and as a team.

Your key responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of the AI & Data Practice for EY Romania, helping define the vision, roadmap, and priorities for AI services in alignment with EY global strategies and local market needs
• Provide leadership for AI delivery engagements, overseeing multiple projects end-to-end, ensuring quality, scalability, commercial success, and client satisfaction
• Lead, grow, and mentor AI engineering teams, shaping technical capabilities, career development, and a strong high-performance culture
• Actively contribute to business development, including solution design, proposals, client presentations, and identification of new AI-related opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Design and implement scalable AI and machine learning solutions, including data pipelines, model training, deployment, and monitoring frameworks
• Lead the development and operationalization of ML models (MLOps), ensuring reliability, performance, and governance across environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data, cloud, cybersecurity, business stakeholders) to define AI strategies, architectures, and best practices
• Evaluate and recommend AI tools, frameworks, and platforms (e.g., GenAI, LLMs, ML platforms) to enhance client capabilities and drive innovation
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, ethical, and compliant with relevant standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and optimize model performance, cost, and accuracy, implementing continuous improvements as needed

Skills and attributes for success

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 4–5 years focused on AI / machine learning projects and delivery leadership
• Strong hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LangChain, Hugging Face, etc.)
• Experience with GenAI/LLMs, prompt engineering, and building AI-powered applications
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and AI/ML services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS SageMaker, Vertex AI)
• Familiarity with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and model lifecycle management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) and demonstrated integrity in a professional environment

Ideally you`ll also

• Bring experience with responsible AI, model explainability, and ethical AI frameworks
• Hold certifications in AI/ML or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Google Professional ML Engineer)
• Have exposure to advanced analytics, NLP, computer vision, or reinforcement learning
• Demonstrate experience integrating AI into enterprise architectures and business processes

What we look for  

More than anything, we’re interested in people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally innovative people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if you’ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to express them, this role is for you.

What we offer you

• We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions
• At EY, you`ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you

At EY, we`ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We`ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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

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