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Data Scientist- Associate

at KPMG

JuniorVisa sponsorship availableData Science/AI/ML

Posted 6 days ago

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

Data Scientist to join KPMG's Audit Technology Alliance to build and implement core components of generative AI solutions, including RAG pipelines and context engineering, within the existing architecture. Collaborate with AI engineers and data scientists to integrate model outputs into the microservice ecosystem, focusing on LangChain/LangGraph, Azure AI Search, and AKS-based infrastructure. Drive experimentation, document results, and contribute to continuous improvement and agile ceremonies.

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 Data Scientist to join our Audit Technology Alliance organization.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement core components of generative AI solutions, including RAG pipelines and context engineering features, within our established architecture; driving quality into prompt engineering and optimization for business use cases
Support senior team members in the implementation of RAG pipelines and context engineering systems by building and testing specific modules
Collaborate with AI engineers and other data scientists to integrate model outputs into the broader microservice architecture
Focus on learning and applying our technology stack, including LangChain/LangGraph, Azure AI Search, and our AKS-based infrastructure
Drive product advancement by diligently executing experiments, documenting results, and contributing to our culture of continuous improvement
Participate actively in agile ceremonies and contribute to the team's collective knowledge of generative AI, audit methodologies, and best practices
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

Minimum one year of experience or strong internship/academic projects in data science, machine learning, or software engineering
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline is preferred. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
Foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts and Python for data analysis; familiarity with LLMs and frameworks like LangChain is preferred
Exposure to cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and data platforms like Databricks or Microsoft Fabric
Familiarity with the principles of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and version control tools like ADO and Github
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset (200TEC)
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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