Lead Generative AI Data Engineer III

Lead Generative AI Data Engineer III at Deloitte will guide the end to end design, development, testing, and deployment of ML and AI solutions from concept to production. The role centers on managing AI engineering workstreams, overseeing data pipelines and model training, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring junior practitioners. This on site position is based in Nashville, Tennessee with a salary range of USD 159,100 to 265,100 per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for business and client use cases.
• Direct AI engineering workstreams by assigning tasks, reviewing deliverables, and driving quality, timeliness, and issue resolution across the team.
• Develop and supervise data pipelines, model training workflows, and production grade components that support AI enabled products.
• Partner with engineers, data scientists, product stakeholders, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions and guide technical decisions.
• Coach and mentor junior practitioners, provide day to day guidance, and monitor model and application performance to improve accuracy, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, or deploying machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics solutions.
• 3+ years of programming experience in Python, PySpark, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• 2+ years of technology consulting experience in the State Government or Local Government space.
• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams, projects, or workstreams supporting AI or machine learning solution delivery.
• 1+ years of experience working with AI technologies such as Gemini, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
• Active certification or advanced certification in Python, PySpark, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• Ability to travel 20% on average depending on client engagements.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Technologies

• Python
• PySpark
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Gemini
• Anthropic
• OpenAI

Benefits

• Discretionary annual incentive program subject to program rules.

The Team

Deloitte's Government & Public Services GPS practice focuses on impact through people, ideas, technology, and outcomes. It serves federal, state, and local government clients as well as public higher education institutions. The GPS team brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine possibilities, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI and Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting edge data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. These offerings help clients innovate, enhance, and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively with organizational intelligence programs and differentiated strategies to win in their markets.