Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Consulting (Graduate), BCG X

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. We Are BCG X We’re a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Leveraging BCG’s global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. What You'll Do Are you an AI Engineer eager to launch a high-impact career? BCG X, Boston Consulting Group’s specialist AI and analytics team, is recruiting Graduate AI Engineers to join us in 2026/2027. As an AI Engineer at BCG X, you’ll tackle complex business challenges by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions. You’ll work on real-world problems, leverage state-of-the-art AI techniques, and gain hands-on experience with scalable AI architectures, model optimization, and deep learning frameworks. At BCG X, your expertise in AI and engineering will be central to high-impact consulting projects. You'll collaborate with world-class colleagues, work with top-tier clients, and contribute to building AI-driven solutions that transform industries. Our fast-paced, high-performance environment ensures you’ll grow rapidly—both technically and professionally—while working on AI innovations that shape the future of business. As part of BCG X, you’ll develop AI-powered products, optimize ML models for production, and bridge the gap between research and deploymen t . You’ll also contribute to both BCG and the broader AI engineering community by sharing best practices, engaging in cutting-edge research, and pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve. To learn more about BCG X in Australia and New Zealand, visit our website or join one of our upcoming information sessions. Event details will be available on the BCG website by late February. What You'll Bring Applications are now open to join BCG X as an AI Engineer in 2026/2027. If you are a penultimate, final-year undergraduate, or postgraduate student pursuing a degree in AI Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, we encourage you to apply by 7 August 2026. Your online application should include your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts (preferably in one PDF document). As a guide, we’d like to see details about: Work Experience Any work experience you have had, including internships, research projects, or technical roles. We seek motivated individuals who can showcase a strong career trajectory and a high level of impact in their roles. Technical Skills Strong programming skills in Python (and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX). Proficiency in deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or reinforcement learning. Experience in scalable AI systems, model deployment, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus. Extra-Curricular Activities Participation in AI hackathons, Kaggle competitions, open-source projects, or AI-related research. Leadership in university clubs, tech meetups, or other initiatives that showcase innovation and problem-solving skills. Academic Credentials You should be in your final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies or have already graduated, with no more than 1-3 years of work experience. Work Eligibility Applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency. Please note : this role is based in Perth, WA. We welcome applications from interstate candidates who are open to relocating. Relocation support is available for successful candidate. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. 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