Technical AI Engineer

Company Description We're looking for an AI Technical Lead / AI Engineer for our office in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch, to work on generative and agentic artificial intelligence solutions for Deloitte's staff and clients Passionate about engineering and deploying generative and agentic artificial intelligence solutions on a variety of platforms and technical environments? Dive into a world where you can deliver and support cutting-edge tools that have the potential to enhance the industry. Join a tech-driven, innovative, and fast-paced team that thrives on making a significant impact. We're not just about ideas; we bring them to life by leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies, and apply them to our own work. Tackle a wide range of tech challenges across various projects and environments. Continuously apply and enhance your skills in AI engineering including generative and agentic AI and cloud technologies, ensuring constant learning and growth. About the role and team As a member of our AI Pod in the Artificial Intelligence & Data team you will play an active role in engineering and deploying innovative solutions in generative and agentic AI on cloud platforms and enterprise digital systems.The position is an exciting role that enables the full-stack, end-to-end delivery of AI projects using leading digital platforms and foundation models. You will have a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including architecting and deploying generative and multi-agentic workflows integrated with tool use and function calling, alongside enterprise data platforms and systems.This position provides the opportunity to work in various challenging technical environments across different industries and functions. You will also help deliver the tools and accelerators our consulting teams will use to embed AI in their everyday work. Our GenAI Lead, Directors and Partners are committed to supporting your career and skills development, providing strategic direction to ensure your personal goals align with opportunities provided.  Job Description A week in the life of an AI Technical Lead or Engineer might look like: Engineering end-to-end projects and developing sprint deliverables in generative and agentic AI, developing innovative solutions using existing digital platforms and foundation models from concept to deployment, in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Collaborating with cross-functional Deloitte teams to identify technical requirements and architecting and deploying AI solutions in complex environments that meet those requirements. Stand up robust LLMOps: automated evals, tracing/observability, offline/online testing, prompt versioning, safety red‑teaming, and cost/latency optimisation.Productionise models and pipelines using containerisation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud‑native services; embed security, privacy, and responsible AI controls through the SDLC.Implement retrieval strategies (chunking, hybrid search, metadata filters), grounding, and feedback loops to improve reliability and factuality.Partner with engagement leads to scope, estimate, and deliver work packages; contribute to accelerators, reference architectures, and reusable components. Maintaining a high level of continuous learning in the latest tools and processes available in market, particularly with regards to engineering and delivery of generative and agentic AI technologies. Supporting your Deloitte colleagues to make an impact that matters to your community and clients, notably providing technical guidance to junior team members.  Qualifications Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with: A background in professional services or technology vendor as an Engineering or Technical Analyst, Consultant or Lead in a customer facing role will be beneficial.Strong cloud native engineering knowledge supported by good foundational skills in CI/CD (DevOps/LLMOps), infrastructure as code.Strong business analysis and functional design skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical designs.Proven track record of successfully architecting and engineering technical solutions for end-to-end projects in generative and agentic AI, including leveraging cloud technology platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. Certifications will be beneficial.Experience with vector databases and retrieval frameworks; embedding model selection and evaluation.LLM safety, governance, and risk management (prompt injection defences, PII handling, content moderation, auditability).Observability and evaluation platforms, plus performance profiling and cost controls.Experience organising and prioritising tasks, plus implementing DevOps best practices using git and related version control systems. Experience with monorepositories will be viewed favourably. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to lead a team while employing a kind and positive attitude. A passion for all things AI and the motivation to proactively embark on continuous learning as this area evolves.  Additional Information So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?  We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strong leadership team and member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.   Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.   Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.   Our workplace and culture We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people.  Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference. Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'taking care of each other' and 'fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.  For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop. Deloitte rewards We hold a simple belief – that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. We have reimagined what 'work' looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience. We offer Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best  Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships Subsidised health insurance Income protection insurance 20 days annual leave Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks A focus on wellness and well-being  Community focused volunteer days A focus on the environment and sustainability Plus much more Does this sound exactly like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now We'd love to hear from you.  We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. 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