Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer, United States - BCG X

Boston Consulting Group • Boston, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This job listing is for those who have previously earned a PhD or are in the process of earning and are looking to start full-time before November 2026. Our BCG X teams own the full analytics value-chain end to end: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI. Our product offerings span from fully custom-builds to industry specific leading edge AI software solutions. As a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you’ll be part of our rapidly growing engineering team and help to build the next generation of AI solutions. You’ll have the chance to partner with clients in a variety of BCG regions and industries, and on key topics like climate change, enabling them to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions. Additional responsibilities will include developing and delivering thought leadership in scientific communities and papers as well as leading conferences on behalf of BCG X. We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for software development, large-scale data analytics and transforming organizations into AI led innovative companies.

Requirements

• Previously earned a PhD or are in the process of earning and are looking to start full-time before November 2026
• Any degree programs (including part-time) must be completed before starting at BCG
• Python

Responsibilities

• Apply software development practices and standards to develop robust and maintainable software
• Actively involved in every part of the software development life cycle
• Experienced at guiding non-technical teams and consultants in and best practices for robust software development
• Optimize and enhance computational efficiency of algorithms and software design
• Motivated by a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and interacting directly with clients on new features for future product releases
• Enjoy collaborating in teams to share software design and solution ideas
• A natural problem-solver and intellectually curious across a breadth of industries and topics

Benefits

• Zero-dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit-Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees