Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth.

As part of generative AI at PwC, you will be is responsible for leading the development of AI and GenAI solutions, including analytical modeling and prompt engineering. You will also have an expertise in AI/GenAI architectures including design, testing, deployment and maintenance, leading to end-to-end solutions.

AI Engineer (Agentic, non-MS) – Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

PwC Ireland- Bring Your Talent, Grow Your Skills, Unlock Your Potential.

Do you want to be a part of a team of technology and digital leaders, experienced in scoping, and delivering large transformation programmes in complex matrix environments?

Our Data & AI Consulting team is dedicated to leveraging technology in order to solve complex business problems for our clients. We work with Ireland’s largest organisations across a wide range of industries including financial services, government, healthcare, technology, media and telecoms.

Do you want to be a part of a community of problem solvers combining human ingenuity, experience and technology innovation to deliver sustained outcomes and build trust?

At PwC, we believe real transformation is Human Led and Tech Powered. Key to delivering this capability and driving our continued growth is our ability to guide clients in their consideration and implementation of leading Data, Analytics & AI Technologies. As we embark on further building on our deep technical and commercial teams, we are hiring for talent with skills in data strategy, governance, and transformation. By joining our Data, Analytics & AI team you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our company and help clients deliver bigger, more impactful transformation that lasts.

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of

Join PwC’s Data & AI Consulting team as a Senior Associate AI Engineer, where you’ll design, develop, and deploy intelligent agent-based solutions that support meaningful change across diverse client accounts and projects.

In this role, you’ll work closely with diverse cross-functional teams to build automation capabilities, enhance conversational experiences, and enable autonomous decision-making systems for clients. You’ll apply cutting-edge AI technologies to solve complex challenges, contributing to the delivery of innovative, data-driven solutions.

If you're passionate about building intelligent systems that transform how businesses operate, we’d love to hear from you.

Role & Responsibilities:

Design and implement agentic AI architectures using cloud technologies like AWS or GCP, open-source and third-party platforms (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, Rasa, etc.)
Develop and integrate autonomous agents for task execution, decision-making, and multi-step workflows
Build and optimize conversational AI systems including chatbots, voice assistants, and virtual agents
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver scalable AI solutions
Ensure ethical AI practices, data privacy, and responsible deployment of agentic systems
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance solution capabilities

As a AI Engineer in PwC, you will be expected to also:

Demonstrate thought leadership in agentic AI and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
Stay current with advancements in LLMs, multi-agent systems, and AI orchestration tools
Participate in client workshops and technical discussions to shape solution strategy
Contribute to reusable components, accelerators, and best practices for agentic AI
Support proposal development with technical insights and solutioning

Background and Experience / Skills

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AI and machine learning, with a passion for solving complex business challenges through data-driven innovation.

3+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science roles

Strong proficiency in programming in Python, Spark, and familiarity with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.

Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and model versioning tools.

Exposure to NLP, computer vision, or generative AI use cases is a plus.

Experience using Generative AI models and frameworks e.g OpenAI, open source LLMs, Langchain, Hugging Face Transformers, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).

Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and multi-agent coordination

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Solid understanding of cloud architecture, data engineering, and model operationalization.

Mentor and support others development,

effectively communicate, manage client expectations, collaborate on successful project outcomes, working to clear deliverables.

Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients.

Applying machine-learning statistical analysis and other advanced analytics techniques to key business issues faced by our clients that can transform and improve their entire organisation.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agent Orchestration, AI-Powered Contact Center Solutions, Analytical Thinking, AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Services, Communication, Context Engineering, Conversational Programming, Creativity, Data Science, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Generative AI, Google Vertex AI, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, LangChain, LangGraph, Learning Agility, LLM APIs, LLM Evaluation {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

AI Engineer - Agentic - Senior Associate

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