Build and optimize cloud-native applications on Google Cloud across the software development lifecycle. Develop generative AI solutions using Vertex AI, LLM APIs, Python, prompt engineering, RAG, LangChain, and LangGraph. Test application and model performance, support LLM evaluation and guardrails, translate requirements into technical components, and document implementation decisions for client teams.
The Opportunity
As a Engineer II, Google Cloud you will contribute to the design, build, testing, and optimization of cloud-native applications on Google Cloud, supporting work across the full software development lifecycle from new product ideas to modernization efforts. As an Associate you will learn through hands-on project tasks, build technical skills in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing needs, and help deliver quality work while developing your personal brand within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will support work across Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics, applying software engineering methods, AI-native engineering techniques, and modern development tools to help deliver business needs across technology stacks, programming languages, and cloud services.
Responsibilities
- Building cloud-native applications on Google Cloud across the software development lifecycle
- Developing generative AI solutions using Google Vertex AI, LLM APIs, and Python
- Designing prompt engineering, context engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation workflows
- Testing application functionality, model behavior, and system performance across delivery stages
- Applying agent orchestration, LangChain, LangGraph, and vector database methods to solution design
- Supporting LLM evaluation, guardrails, and LLMOps activities to improve reliability and usability
- Translating requirements into technical components for modernized and greenfield application builds
- Documenting design decisions, code patterns, and implementation details for client delivery teams
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Generative AI, Google Cloud, and software engineering coursework or internship exposure
- Python programming, prompt engineering, and API integration experience
- Familiarity with LLM evaluation, guardrails, and retrieval-augmented generation
- Exposure to cloud-native application development and testing on Google Cloud
- Demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, and teamwork in fast-paced project settings
- Practicing active listening and clear communication with technical teams
The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. 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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Engineer II, Google Cloud you will contribute to the design, build, testing, and optimization of cloud-native applications on Google Cloud, supporting work across the full software development lifecycle from new product ideas to modernization efforts. As an Associate you will learn through hands-on project tasks, build technical skills in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing needs, and help deliver quality work while developing your personal brand within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will support work across Cloud Engineering, Data & Analytics, applying software engineering methods, AI-native engineering techniques, and modern development tools to help deliver business needs across technology stacks, programming languages, and cloud services.
Responsibilities
- Building cloud-native applications on Google Cloud across the software development lifecycle
- Developing generative AI solutions using Google Vertex AI, LLM APIs, and Python
- Designing prompt engineering, context engineering, and retrieval-augmented generation workflows
- Testing application functionality, model behavior, and system performance across delivery stages
- Applying agent orchestration, LangChain, LangGraph, and vector database methods to solution design
- Supporting LLM evaluation, guardrails, and LLMOps activities to improve reliability and usability
- Translating requirements into technical components for modernized and greenfield application builds
- Documenting design decisions, code patterns, and implementation details for client delivery teams
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Generative AI, Google Cloud, and software engineering coursework or internship exposure
- Python programming, prompt engineering, and API integration experience
- Familiarity with LLM evaluation, guardrails, and retrieval-augmented generation
- Exposure to cloud-native application development and testing on Google Cloud
- Demonstrating curiosity, adaptability, and teamwork in fast-paced project settings
- Practicing active listening and clear communication with technical teams
The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. 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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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