Join our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.

Work you'll do

As a Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing AI/ML and data engineering solutions that support mission and business objectives
• Integrating data pipelines, platforms, and interfaces across cloud and on-premises environments
• Establishing data management, data quality, and governance processes to improve reliability and usability of data assets
• Supporting deployment, testing, sustainment, and performance optimization of AI/ML models and data solutions
• Collaborating with technical and functional stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system designs

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data management, artificial intelligence, or machine learning implementation
• 3+ years of experience designing and integrating data pipelines, data platforms, or application interfaces
• 2+ years of experience supporting cloud-based or hybrid data and AI environments
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience supporting government technology programs
• 2+ years of experience with structured and unstructured data processing
• 2+ years of experience with model deployment, monitoring, or sustainment
• Experience with data quality, metadata management, or data governance implementation
• Experience with containerized deployment or orchestration technologies
• Experience supporting secure solution delivery in regulated environments

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $224,100. Deloitte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruiting process, please direct your inquiries to the Global Call Center (GCC) at USTalentCICInbox@deloitte.com. Recruiting tips

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Requisition code: 369247

Published valid-through: 2026-12-04

Education requirements: Bachelor's Degree