Tax Innovation - AI Engineer - Senior Manager
PwC
About the role
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Data, Analytics & AI
Management Level
Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
As a Tax Innovation - AI Engineer - Senior Manager you will lead AI engineering efforts that translate tax business needs into scalable solutions, working within our Tax practice and drawing on data, algorithms, and software engineering to develop and deploy AI and machine learning systems. As a Senior Manager you will lead large projects, apply sound judgment, and guide teams through complexity while shaping clear messages, coaching others, and using a strategic point of view to support client work and internal priorities. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple work streams, contribute to technical design and implementation, validate solution performance, and help move ideas from concept into practical use across tax delivery workflows.
Responsibilities
- Leading AI engineering workstreams for tax technology initiatives, translating client needs into scalable machine learning and software solutions
- Designing and implementing AI systems using Python, deep learning, and natural language processing to support tax data automation and insight generation
- Building data pipelines, wrangling structured and unstructured data, and validating model inputs for use in production environments
- Applying analytical thinking and systems thinking to identify opportunities for process improvement and AI driven transformation in tax service delivery
- Directing teams through ambiguity and complex delivery scenarios while making timely decisions on technical issues and delivery risks
- Crafting clear technical narratives and presenting findings, tradeoffs, and recommended approaches to clients and internal stakeholders
- Guiding rapid experimentation, model testing, and iteration to refine AI solutions and improve business outcomes
- Coaching team members on AI implementation methods, open source tools, and responsible use of machine learning techniques
- Modeling professional and technical standards while aligning solutions to firm policies, independence requirements, and client service objectives
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Analytics/Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Computer Science/Information Systems, Engineering
- At least one of the following: Certifications aligned to data engineering, machine learning, and cloud platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, or related data and AI credentials
- Developing AI solutions for tax workflows and service delivery improvement
- Applying Python, machine learning, and NLP in client-facing delivery
- Translating complex data findings into concise leadership messages
- Directing cross-functional teams through ambiguity with sound judgment
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Job Posting End Date
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $335,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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Responsibilities
- Lead AI engineering workstreams for tax technology initiatives, translating business and client needs into scalable solutions
- Design and implement AI systems using Python, deep learning, and natural language processing
- Build data pipelines and validate structured and unstructured data for production use
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and AI-driven transformation in tax delivery
- Direct teams through complex delivery scenarios and manage technical decisions and risks
- Present technical findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders
- Guide experimentation, model testing, and iteration
- Coach team members on AI implementation and responsible machine learning practices
Qualifications
- At least a bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
- Preferred study in analytics or data science, artificial intelligence or robotics, computer science or information systems, or engineering
- Certifications in data engineering, machine learning, or cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, or Snowflake are a plus
- Experience developing AI solutions for tax workflows and service delivery improvement
- Experience applying Python, machine learning, and NLP in client-facing delivery
- Ability to translate complex data findings into concise leadership messages
- Experience directing cross-functional teams through ambiguity
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Holiday pay
- Vacation and personal and family sick leave
Skills mentioned
About PwC
At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. PwC: Audit and assurance, consulting and tax services PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Content on this page has been prepared for general information only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or professional advice. Please reach out to your advisors for specific advice.
H-1B sponsorship history
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