Aprio · 5 months ago
Lead AI Engineer
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAprio is a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is focused on innovation and growth, seeking a Lead AI Engineer to join their Information Technology team. The role involves designing and deploying AI/ML solutions, collaborating with various teams to identify use cases, and ensuring best practices in AI architecture and MLOps are followed.
AccountingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design and architect end-to-end AI/ML solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and scalability requirements; define overall architecture and data pipelines, selecting appropriate AI tools and frameworks for each project; ensure best practices are applied in security, scalability, and maintainability of AI systems
Build, test, and deploy AI and machine learning models on Azure platforms (Azure ML, Cognitive Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse), or other best of industry solutions; develop APIs and integration points for seamless data exchange between AI solutions and existing business systems (e.g., Internal Systems/Databases, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Power BI); implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing to ensure efficient deployment and monitoring of AI models
Establish MLOps best practices for continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring of models; optimize AI model performance for scalability and low latency in production; implement solutions using infrastructure-as-code principles and tools to enhance reliability and scalability
Work closely with tax, audit, and advisory teams to identify use cases where AI can add value; translate domain requirements into technical specifications and AI solutions; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior AI engineers and developers
Stay current with advancements in AI; experiment with and implement new AI techniques and tools to enhance service offerings; develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) for innovative AI solutions
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models, data pipelines, and system architecture; ensure AI solutions comply with data privacy, security policies, and ethical AI guidelines; provide training and support to other developers and end-users to increase AI literacy
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in AI architecture, design, and deployment with Microsoft Azure Cloud Technologies, or similar industry best technologies (Azure ML, Cognitive Services, Azure Data Factory, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc.)
Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python, R, or JavaScript
Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and integrating AI models with these tools
Experience with DevOps tools and practices including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing
Knowledge of data architecture, databases, and data lakes (SQL, NoSQL, Azure Synapse, etc.)
Knowledge and experience with vector databases or knowledge bases for retrieval-augmented generation
Knowledge and experience of prompt engineering and fine-tuning large models
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Collaboration and teamwork skills with a proactive, innovative mindset
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in AI/ML development, architecture, and deployment
Preferred
3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure technologies
Certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Data Scientist Associate)
Experience with AI governance, ethics, and compliance in enterprise environments
Experience with generative AI frameworks and tools such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or other LLM orchestration tools
Experience in the accounting or financial services industry
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Company
Aprio
Aprio is a premier business advisory and certified public accounting firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknownKey Investors
Charlesbank Capital Partners
2024-07-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
Richard Kopelman
Chief Executive Officer
Carolyn O'Boyle
Chief People Officer
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