Tax Innovation - AI Engineer - Senior Manager

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level
As a Tax Innovation - AI Engineer - Senior Manager you will lead AI engineering efforts that translate tax business needs into scalable solutions, working within our Tax practice and drawing on data, algorithms, and software engineering to develop and deploy AI and machine learning systems. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, apply sound judgment, and guide teams through complexity while shaping clear messages, coaching others, and using a strategic point of view to support client work and internal priorities. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple work streams, contribute to technical design and implementation, validate solution performance, and help move ideas from concept into practical use across tax delivery workflows.
Leading AI engineering workstreams for tax technology initiatives, translating client needs into scalable machine learning and software solutions
- Designing and implementing AI systems using Python, deep learning, and natural language processing to support tax data automation and insight generation
- Building data pipelines, wrangling structured and unstructured data, and validating model inputs for use in production environments
- Applying analytical thinking and systems thinking to identify opportunities for process improvement and AI driven transformation in tax service delivery
- Directing teams through ambiguity and complex delivery scenarios while making timely decisions on technical issues and delivery risks
- Guiding rapid experimentation, model testing, and iteration to refine AI solutions and improve business outcomes
- Coaching team members on AI implementation methods, open source tools, and responsible use of machine learning techniques
- Modeling professional and technical standards while aligning solutions to firm policies, independence requirements, and client service objectives
At least a Bachelors degree
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering
- Certifications aligned to data engineering, machine learning, and cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, or related data and AI credentials
- Developing AI solutions for tax workflows and service delivery improvement
- Applying Python, machine learning, and NLP in client-facing delivery
- Translating complex data findings into concise leadership messages
- Directing cross-functional teams through ambiguity with sound judgment

Travel Requirements
All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy:

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