Product Development - Python - Software Engineer III

Summary

Position Summary National Consulting Services The National Office, a key Strategic Enabler in our new model, is comprised of professionals with various areas of focus that collectively provide mission critical services to support Deloitte’s overall success. Whether focused on project financial, quality and risk management, methods and tools, sales excellence, talent, leadership support, or other activities these professionals ensure that our Firm operates efficiently, and our people are able to effectively serve clients every day. Software Engineer III supports the design and development of agentic artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that address complex business problems. This role works across product development, experimentation, and delivery to help scale innovative capabilities within Deloitte Innovation and Technology. The position is suited for a professional with experience building generative artificial intelligence applications, leading technical teams, and translating business needs into scalable solutions.

Work you'll do As a Software Engineer III on the Innovation and Technology team, you will be responsible for:

• Analyze business problems and identify agentic artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistical approaches to address client and business needs.
• Build proofs of concept and evaluate solution feasibility through data exploration, experimentation, and model development.
• Lead the development of generative artificial intelligence and agent-based solutions using large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and vector database patterns.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop consultants across delivery activities, technical execution, and career growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographic locations to review solutions, guide product development, and support scaled delivery.

The team At Deloitte Innovation and Technology is one of the key drivers for our successful business growth. We are fully committed to deliver best class products and solution strategies. One such product is ZORA AI by Deloitte which is a Agentic AI platform that offers a suite of ready-to-deploy agents that perceive, reason and act, autonomously, executing complex business functions with speed and accuracy to help clients augment their workforce, boost productivity and efficiency, and drive new ways of working.

Location: Hyderabad/ Bengaluru/ Pune/ Chennai Shift Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

Qualifications Required:

• 7+ years of experience applying machine learning, deep learning, and statistical techniques to solve business problems
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in the development of artificial intelligence or machine learning products
• 4-5 years of programming experience in Python, including application programming interface development
• Experience building generative artificial intelligence applications using large language models such as GPT, Llama, BERT, Mistral, Claude, or Cohere
• Experience with agent development frameworks such as LangGraph or LangChain, and retrieval-augmented generation implementation
• Experience working with vector databases and relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL platforms
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or another quantitative field Preferred:
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with model pre-training, fine-tuning, MCP, or A2A frameworks #CA-NV

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Professional development At Deloitte, professionals have the opportunity to work with some of the best and discover what works best for them. Here, we prioritize professional growth, offering diverse learning and networking opportunities to help accelerate careers and enhance leadership skills. Our state-of-the-art DU: The Leadership Center in India, located in Hyderabad, represents a tangible symbol of our commitment to the holistic growth and development of our people. Explore DU: The Leadership Center in India .

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