Lead AI Engineer, BCG Federal Practice, United States

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Boston Consulting Group Full time

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

We Are BCG X

We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions.

What You'll Do

NOTE: This role is specifically seeking candidates to serve primarily in the US Public Sector as part of BCG X's Data Science chapter, but also open to commercial and private sector engagements where required. Ideal candidate requirements given client and contract / portfolio requirements include US Citizenship, active security clearance (e.g. DoD Secret / Top Secret), prior expertise with portfolio and project management of US federal government agencies in a technology consulting context is preferred.

Our BCG X teams own the full analytics value-chain end to end: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI. Our product offerings span from fully custom-builds to industry specific leading edge AI software solutions.

As a Lead AI software engineer, you will be part of our rapidly growing team, helping to build the next generation of AI solutions. You'll partner with clients in various BCG regions and industries, focusing on key topics like climate change. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Spearheading the advancement of AI solutions and collaborating with diverse teams
  • Designing and implementing AI solutions to solve complex business challenges
  • Guiding non-technical teams and consultants in effective strategies for successful software development.
  • Optimizing and enhancing computational efficiency of algorithms and software design
  • Participating in thought leadership activities, such as publishing scientific papers and speaking at conferences


What You'll Bring

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate a strong passion for software development, large-scale data analytics, and driving organizational transformation toward AI-led innovation.

  • Proficiency in Python and experience applying software development practices and standards
  • Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
  • Experience optimizing algorithms and software design for computational efficiency
  • Motivation to work in a dynamic environment where client collaboration is key.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity across a breadth of industries and topics

TECHNOLOGIES:
Programming Languages: Python

Additional info

Location: Strong preference for Washington, DC. Open to Boston, Brooklyn, New York, and Philadelphia. Will require regular travel to Washington, D.C. The first-year base compensation for this role is $225,000.

Additional info

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: Boston Consulting Group ("BCG") is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The first year base compensation for this role is:
Lead AI Software Engineer: $225,400 USD

In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus and BCG's Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution. BCG also provides a market leading benefits package described below. At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees - and their eligible family members. That's zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All our plans provide best in class coverage:

  • Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
  • Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
  • Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 (USD) in orthodontia benefits
  • Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
  • Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
  • Fully vested retirement contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and annual office closure between Christmas and New Years
  • Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
  • Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.


Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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