AI Engineer – Ernst & Young
Job Category: IT & Software, Private Jobs
Job Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka is inviting applications for the position of AI Engineer to join its AI & Data team in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning professionals to develop cutting-edge AI solutions, Generative AI applications, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures. Successful candidates will work with global teams to deliver innovative AI-powered solutions across multiple industries while enjoying world-class learning and career development opportunities.
Position Details
Position: AI Engineer
Company: Ernst & Young (EY) Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Department: AI & Data
Industry: Professional Services
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Job Category: IT & Software, Private Jobs
Company Overview
Ernst & Young (EY) is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Consulting, Strategy, and Transactions services. Through innovation and emerging technologies, EY helps organizations create long-term value while empowering professionals with global exposure, continuous learning, and opportunities to work on transformative AI and digital solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering or applied machine learning.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras, XGBoost, and LightGBM.
- Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Experience with cloud AI platforms such as Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI Services, or Google Cloud AI.
- Hands-on experience with MLOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.
- Experience with Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain, vector databases, and AI deployment frameworks.
- Relevant AI certifications will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI and Machine Learning solutions for diverse business use cases.
- Build, integrate, and deploy secure AI agents powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and RAG architectures.
- Develop scalable machine learning training, evaluation, and inference pipelines.
- Implement MLOps best practices, including model versioning, monitoring, retraining, automation, and CI/CD.
- Integrate AI models into production applications using APIs, microservices, and model-serving platforms.
- Fine-tune and optimize Large Language Models using prompt engineering, LangChain, vector search, and RAG frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into AI solutions.
- Ensure AI solutions meet standards for accuracy, reliability, explainability, security, and ethical AI practices.
- Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and industry best practices.
Required Skills
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Generative AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Python programming.
- TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Keras.
- LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers, and vector databases.
- MLOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud AI platforms.
- Data science and model optimization.
- Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Global exposure through international projects.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with advanced AI and emerging technologies.
- Purpose-driven and collaborative working environment.
- Long-term career growth with one of the world’s leading professional services firms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their updated resume along with the names and contact details of two unrelated referees to the following email address. Please mention “AI Engineer Position” in your application.
Email: careers@lk.ey.com
Important Notes
- Applicants should include the names and contact details of two unrelated referees with their application.
- Relevant AI certifications from Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI, Hugging Face, or NVIDIA will be an added advantage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The position is based in Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
