Visiting Forward Deployed AI Engineer📣 إعلان

About the Visiting Forward Deployed AI Engineer Internship

Boston Consulting Group (KSA) is seeking a Visiting Forward Deployed AI Engineer for an internship position in Riyadh. This role is integral to BCG's mission of partnering with leaders across business and society to address their most significant challenges and capitalize on key opportunities. Founded in 1963 as a pioneer in business strategy, BCG today assists clients with comprehensive transformation, fostering organizational growth, building competitive advantages, and driving bottom-line impact.

About BCG X

BCG X is a dedicated division within Boston Consulting Group, comprising over 3,000 technology experts united by a commitment to making a tangible difference. Working across diverse industries and disciplines, the team combines its experience and expertise to tackle critical challenges facing society. Leveraging BCG’s extensive global network and strategic partnerships, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to develop innovative businesses, products, and services from inception, while also fostering career growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Visiting Forward Deployed AI Engineer will be involved in owning the full analytics value chain from end to end. Responsibilities include:

• Framing new business challenges.
• Designing innovative algorithms.
• Implementing and deploying scalable solutions.
• Enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI.
• Partnering with clients across various BCG regions and industries on key topics, such as climate change, to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions.
• Developing and delivering thought leadership within scientific communities and through publications.
• Leading conferences on behalf of BCG X.

Candidate Profile and Skills

We are seeking dedicated individuals with a strong passion for software development, large-scale data analytics, and transforming organizations into AI-led innovative companies. Successful candidates typically possess the following attributes and skills:

• Ability to apply software development practices and standards to create robust and maintainable software.
• Active involvement in every part of the software development life cycle.
• Experience in guiding non-technical teams and consultants on best practices for robust software development.
• Capacity to optimize and enhance the computational efficiency of algorithms and software design.
• Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and engage directly with clients on new features for future product releases.
• Enjoyment in collaborating within teams to share software design and solution ideas.
• A natural aptitude for problem-solving and intellectual curiosity across a broad range of industries and topics.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following academic requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a university master’s or PhD degree program in Computer Research Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field.

Work Environment and Opportunity

This internship provides an opportunity to work within a dynamic, client-facing environment at the forefront of AI innovation. The role involves direct interaction with clients and collaboration with diverse teams, offering exposure to various industries and complex problem-solving scenarios within the Boston Consulting Group ecosystem.