AI Engineer - Associate
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About the Role
PwC Middle East seeks an Associate AI Engineer to join its Labs Practice, building AI-driven prototypes and demos. The role requires 0-3 years of experience, a degree in computer science or related field, working proficiency in Python, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts and LLM APIs.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in building and testing AI powered prototypes and demos under the guidance of senior engineers
- Experiment with new tools, frameworks, and platforms and share findings with the team
- Help translate conceptual ideas into working components of larger demonstrations
- Participate in ideation sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops
- Support client engagements, workshops, and experience center tours alongside senior team members
- Support the setup, preparation, and reset of the lab space for client visits, tours, workshops, and internal events
- Ensure lab equipment, devices, and prototyping materials are properly stored, maintained, and ready for use
- Develop your ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non technical audiences
- Stay curious about emerging technologies, AI advancements, and industry trends
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, documentation, and research initiatives
Requirements
- 0–3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, or a strong portfolio of academic, personal, or open source projects demonstrating hands on ability
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Working proficiency in Python
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and exposure to at least one popular LLM API (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini)
- Version control using Git
- Understanding of RESTful APIs
- Fluency in written and spoken English
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About Us
- With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organizations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
Business Unit Overview
- The Labs Practice is PwC Middle East’s innovation space where we rapidly prototype and build proof of concepts around emerging technologies, with a primary focus on AI and immersive technology applications.
How You’ll Contribute
- Assist in building and testing AI powered prototypes and demos under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Experiment with new tools, frameworks, and platforms and share findings with the team.
- Help translate conceptual ideas into working components of larger demonstrations.
- Participate in ideation sessions, design sprints, and innovation workshops.
- Support client engagements, workshops, and experience center tours alongside senior team members.
- Support the setup, preparation, and reset of the lab space for client visits, tours, workshops, and internal events.
- Ensure lab equipment, devices, and prototyping materials are properly stored, maintained, and ready for use.
- Develop your ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non technical audiences.
- Stay curious about emerging technologies, AI advancements, and industry trends.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, documentation, and research initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
- 0–3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, or a strong portfolio of academic, personal, or open source projects demonstrating hands on ability.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
- Solid problem solving skills and analytical thinking.
- Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies.
- Collaborative team player with good communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow quickly.
- Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity in fast paced environments.
- Customer focused mindset.
Technical Skills
- Working proficiency in Python.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and exposure to at least one popular LLM API (e.g., GPT, Claude, Gemini) through work, coursework, or personal projects.
- Awareness of common frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit learn) — depth not required, but you should be eager to learn.
- Front end or back end development capabilities; exposure to full stack is a plus.
- Familiarity with React (Next.js) and Tailwind CSS is a plus.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs.
- Version control using Git.
- Comfort using AI assisted coding tools.
- Exposure to Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), or DevOps practices is a plus but not expected.
Soft Skills
- Eager to collaborate with technologists, researchers, and business stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in agile, fast paced environments.
- Developing communication skills, with a willingness to present and explain concepts.
- Interested in client facing work, including supporting demos and lab tours.
- Proactive, curious, and adaptable.
- Reliable in delivering quality work on time.
- Fluency in written and spoken English required; Arabic is preferred.
Why You’ll Love Working at PwC
- At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive.
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