You’ll lead the development of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions that tackle some of the most complex business challenges across industries—delivering measurable impact at scale.

You will leverage the latest advances in machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and AI to uncover insights and improve business performance. You will mentor other data scientists, shape the QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey R&D roadmap, and identify high-potential machine learning initiatives for industry applications. Working closely with data engineers, machine learning engineers, and designers, you will build end-to-end analytics solutions that create real-world impact.

Your work will transform industries. By leveraging advanced AI techniques and collaborating with industry leaders, you will help clients gain a competitive edge, solve critical challenges, and achieve lasting improvements in their operations.

You will be based in Taipei or Hong Kong, and collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, machine learning engineers, designers, and product managers around the world. Together, you’ll work on interdisciplinary projects to solve complex business challenges across a range of industries. Collaborating with QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey leadership, client executives, and technical experts, you will lead the development and application of cutting-edge machine learning and AI solutions to drive measurable business impact.

You’ll thrive in an unparalleled environment for growth. You’ll work on high-impact projects, connect technology with business value, and collaborate with inspiring multidisciplinary teams, gaining a holistic perspective of AI’s transformative potential while advancing as a technologist and leader.

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Bachelors, master's or PhD level in a discipline such as computer science, machine learning, applied statistics, mathematics, engineering or artificial intelligence

5+ years of deep technical experience in distributed/cloud computing, machine learning, deep learning, AI and statistics related work

Programming experience in languages such as: Python, R, Scala, SQL

Proven application of advanced analytical, GenAI or agentic AI methods in the commercial world

Knowledge of distributed computing or NoSQL technologies is a bonus

Client-facing skills e.g. working in close-knit teams on topics such as data warehouse management, machine learning / deep learning-based approach design and implementation

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, we often leverage the following technologies: Python, PySpark, SQL, Airflow, Databricks, our own open-source data pipelining framework called Kedro, Dask/RAPIDS, container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, cloud solutions such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and more

Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment

Demonstrated leadership (thought leadership or people leadership e.g. manage project teams or direct reports)

Willingness to travel

Good presentation and communication skills, with a knack for explaining complex analytical concepts to people from other fields

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels