BCG X, a division of Boston Consulting Group, seeks a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to join its innovative team. This role is central to building the next wave of AI solutions, collaborating with clients across diverse regions and industries. You will contribute to tackling significant global challenges, including climate change, by designing, building, and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions. BCG X is a dynamic environment fostering the creation of game-changing businesses, products, and services.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of AI implementation. You will be instrumental in owning the complete analytics value chain, from problem framing to solution deployment. The role encourages the development of thought leadership and representation in scientific communities and conferences, highlighting BCG X's commitment to advancing AI knowledge and application.

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI solutions, addressing complex business challenges.

You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to understand needs and deliver impactful AI-driven outcomes. This includes optimizing algorithms for computational efficiency and ensuring robust software design.

Key responsibilities involve guiding non-technical stakeholders through software development best practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of AI product releases. You will also actively participate in sharing design ideas and fostering a collaborative team environment to drive innovation.

We are searching for individuals passionate about software development and large-scale data analytics who are driven to transform organizations into AI-led entities.

Successful candidates will apply robust software development practices and standards, actively engaging in all phases of the development lifecycle. Experience guiding diverse teams, including non-technical consultants, on software development best practices is essential.

Key qualifications include optimizing algorithm and software design for computational efficiency and thriving in a fast-paced, service-oriented client-facing environment. Excellent German and English communication skills (C1/C2) are required. A Bachelor's, Master's degree, or PhD in a relevant field, accompanied by all academic certificates, is necessary.