Full-Time

Applied AI Engineer

Updated on 9/4/2026

Sia Partners

Sia Partners

1,001-5,000 employees

Management consulting integrating AI and design

No salary listed

Paris, France

In Person

Master's

Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Machine Learning
OpenAI
RAG
AWS
LangChain

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Requirements
  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • Strong programming skills, proficiency in Python and proven experience in at least one major GenAI framework such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.
  • Experience in NLP, Natural Language Understanding (NLU).
  • Experience in vector embedding and semantic search.
  • Experience in advanced prompting (Chain, Tree, and Graph of Thought, ReAct, Guardrails, etc.).
  • Knowledge of both proprietary and open-source ecosystems (OpenAI, AWS, Hugging Face, Anthropic, Mistral.ai, Qwen, etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Sharp problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Pioneering spirit, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
  • Must speak French and speak professional English fluently.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the GenAI Solution Architect in application design.
  • Develop applications powered by GenAI models, both self-managed and API-accessible that meet business needs and comply with applicable regulations (GDPR, EU AI Act, Model licenses, etc.).
  • Design effective prompts, continuously balancing simplicity and complexity, to enhance models’. analytical capabilities, refine outputs, improve user experience, and increase control over business users' interactions with the models.
  • Optimize model output accuracy with RAG techniques to retrieve relevant information from pre-determined knowledge sources and gain insights into how the model generates the response (including source attribution).
  • Select and fine-tune the right models to create higher-quality multimodal content (images, text, audio, video, etc.) and raise the value creation opportunity for businesses.
  • Conduct research on latest advances in generative AI techniques, technologies, and frameworks.
  • Stay abreast of ethical considerations and ensure responsible AI development and deployment practices to help internal teams and customers navigate the end-to-end security and compliance process.
  • Monitor model performance in production and resolve issues related to application scalability and reliability.
  • Document processes, methodologies and best practices for knowledge sharing and future reference.
  • Differentiate between Generative AI use cases and traditional NLP applications (NER, sentimental analysis, etc.).

Sia Partners is a management consulting firm that blends AI and design with traditional strategy and operations work to deliver practical business value. It analyzes competitive landscapes, regulatory changes, and organizational design to help clients transform operations and strategy, using AI-enabled and design-driven approaches. With 2,400 consultants across 38 countries and services in 30+ sectors, it emphasizes CSR through its Consulting for Good program to turn sustainability into a driver of profitable transformation. The company aims to remain an independent pure-player consultant and to become a leading independent management consulting firm in Europe, focusing on sector-specific excellence.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$275M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Blackstone funding supports U.S. expansion and strategic M&A through 2026.
  • March 2025 The Upside acquisition deepened branding, strategy, and innovation capabilities.
  • June 2026 executive hires in Atlanta and Chicago strengthen financial-services delivery.

What critics are saying

  • May 2025 Sia sued John Gustav in SDNY for trade-secret misappropriation.
  • Sia’s 2025 Witherspoon discrimination case signals recurring workplace and culture exposure.
  • Aggressive acquisitions in 2025-2026 can strain integration and dilute partner-led cohesion.

What makes Sia Partners unique

  • December 2024 Blackstone invested up to €250 million, validating Sia’s independence model.
  • January 2026 Kaiser Associates gave Sia U.S. strategy, PE, and M&A depth.
  • April 2026 Sia surpassed 1,000 AI agents, pairing consulting with deployable software.

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Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

18%
Associated Press
Jan 27th, 2026
Sia acquires Kaiser Associates to launch global corporate strategy and M&A business line

Sia, a global management consulting group, has acquired Kaiser Associates, a US-based strategy consulting firm, to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity and M&A business line spanning the US, UK, France, Middle East and Australia. Founded in 1981, Kaiser Associates brings 65 consultants and operates from Washington, D.C., New York and London. The firm specialises in go-to-market strategy, growth assessments and market landscaping for Fortune 500 executives and private equity funds. Kaiser Associates' leadership team, including Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz, will join Sia as partners, with Meyerholz heading the new business line as managing partner. The acquisition expands Sia's North American presence and strengthens its position in private equity advisory.

Business Wire
Jul 4th, 2025
Sia Expands in the Netherlands with the Acquisition of Precedence

Sia continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Precedence, a consulting player.

Consultancy.uk
May 9th, 2025
Sia Acquires The Upside for Expansion

Sia has acquired The Upside, enhancing its brand, innovation, and cultural strategy capabilities in the UK. The Upside, founded in 2013, generated £6.2 million in 2024 revenues. This acquisition follows Sia's €250 million minority investment from Blackstone, supporting its European expansion. Niku Banaie, CEO of The Upside, will lead Sia's UK brand, innovation, and culture team. The Upside will adopt Sia's branding as part of the transition.

Business Plus
Dec 17th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m investment from Blackstone

Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative

Finyear
Dec 16th, 2024
Sia Partners receives €250m from Blackstone

Sia Partners has opened its capital to Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, through a €250 million minority investment. Despite this, founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a majority stake. This marks the first time Sia Partners has sought a financial partner since its founding in 1999. The firm, with nearly €500 million in revenue, aims to accelerate growth, especially in the U.S. and other countries where it operates.