AI&Data - Agentic AI Engineer - Senior Consultant, Waterford

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Location:

Dublin / Cork / Limerick / Galway / Waterford Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:

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Full-Time– Permanent The Opportunity

This is your chance to lead the future of AI engineering at EY Ireland. As a hands-on architect and team lead, you’ll shape enterprise-grade GenAI solutions and multi-agent orchestration strategies. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate across diverse teams to deliver impactful, scalable AI systems. This role offers the opportunity to influence EY’s AI strategy and build solutions that align with global standards and regulatory frameworks.Responsibilities

Independent Developer/Architect. Designs, codes, and deploys advanced GenAI/Agentic systems; owns subsystems end‑to‑end; establishes best practices at the project level; mentors juniors. Develop and deliver enterprise-scale agent platforms and multi-agent systems; implement AI guardrails and safety layers; build fault‑tolerant distributed services; optimize caching and performance; create evaluation pipelines; perform advanced prompt optimization; document architectures.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align with global standards and regulatory requirements. Strong emphasis on Python and/or Java, FastAPI, Docker/Kubernetes; CI/CD (GitHub); IaC (Terraform/Pulumi); workflows (Airflow/Prefect); logging/monitoring (LangSmith, MLflow). Qualifications

Independent Developer/Architect. Designs, codes, and deploys advanced GenAI/Agentic systems; owns subsystems end‑to‑end; establishes best practices at the project level; mentors juniors. Experience: 2-3+ years software engineering, with 2+ years focused on AI/ML. Academic Credentials: Beng/BSc or MSc in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field (or equivalent experience with proven delivery).Core Skills: Python and/or Java, FastAPI, Docker/Kubernetes; CI/CD (GitHub); IaC (Terraform/Pulumi); workflows (Airflow/Prefect); logging/monitoring (LangSmith, MLflow). Patterns: ReAct, Self‑Ask, memory‑enabled RAG, multi‑agent orchestration. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Machine Learning / AI Skills

Applied ML (deep learning, NLP, embeddings); fine‑tuning on domain data with PyTorch/TensorFlow and Hugging Face. Advanced prompt engineering (few‑shot, in‑context learning, dynamic prompt optimization). Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) is highly valuable. AI guardrails and safety (bias detection, jailbreak/hallucination mitigation, responsible AI).Vector databases and similarity search optimization (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, FAISS). LLM Providers/APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini; also Mistral/Llama via Hugging Face. Cloud: hands‑on deployment on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP; production Kubernetes; cost/performance tuning. Ideally, You’ll Also Have

MSc or PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent senior industry experience. Experience in designing evaluation frameworks and release gates for AI models. Knowledge of vector platforms like Pinecone, Weaviate, and Milvus. What We Look For

We’re looking for innovative thinkers who are passionate about AI and eager to make a difference. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, bring a purpose-driven mindset, and embrace inclusivity. If you’re agile, curious, and ready to lead transformative projects, we want to hear from you.What Working At EY Offers

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:Pension Maternity&Paternity leave Discounted health insurance Bike to work Scheme Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family Recognition Awards The purchase of additional annual leave Cash incentives for referrals Hybrid Working Work Mobile Free Gym membership TECH MBA paid by EYTravel Pass Wellness rooms Available in some offices Inclusion&Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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