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Lead Engineer I - GenAI

at KPMG

Mid LevelNo visa sponsorshipAWS/GCP/Azure DevOps

Posted 17 hours ago

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Compensation: Not specified
City: Los Angeles
Country: United States

**Lead Engineer I - GenAI** works with product owners and data scientists to transform business needs into AI-powered features and APIs. This role, offered in a hybrid work environment, requires architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable microservices for model inference (Azure preferred). You'll build and maintain client-facing web apps using Angular, TypeScript, Python, or .NET Framework/C#, along with secure SQL database management (T-SQL, schema design, stored procs). Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Azure services is essential.

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer I to join our Ignition Tax Product Team. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with product owners and data scientists to translate business needs into AI‑powered features and APIs

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable microservices for model inference (on Azure or similar)

Build and maintain client‑facing web apps in Angular + TypeScript, Python or .NET Framework/C# backend services and APIs, secure SQL databases (T‑SQL, schema design, stored procs)

Leverage Azure services (App Services, Functions, SQL Database, DevOps) for deployment, scaling and monitoring

Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI services (such as Azure OpenAI, Custom Models Serving) into our front‑end and back‑end systems

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum five years of recent experience in software development and systems architecture

Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field is required

Solid understanding of software engineering such as microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, authentication/authorization

Experience building enterprise systems using Python, .NET, C#, Angular, SQL and Azure is preferred; strong Python skills and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn) is preferred; experience in building GenAI based applications or functionalities, RAG Algorithms and Agentic Frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph

Take full ownership of large codebases and functional modules, overseeing their development from inception to deployment

Mentor junior engineers in AI concepts, conduct code reviews, and guide system design to foster technical growth and best practices as well as strong communication and analytical skills

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6695_9_26

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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