Data Scientist Associate

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: * Developand 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, includingLangChain/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 activelyin 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 environmentQualifications: * 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 likeLangChainis 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 likeADO andGithub * 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)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