Principal Engineer - Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning

Accenture India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture India Private Limited seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI and deep learning solutions. You will drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and collaborate with product and data science to build scalable AI systems.

Requirements include 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in AI/ML, strong Python and .NET skills, and hands-on Azure AI services. Bengaluru-based, full-time role with global impact.

Qualifications

• 7.5+ years of software engineering experience required.
• Deep AI/ML development experience with LLMs and deep learning frameworks.
• Experience with Python and .NET (C#) for scalable AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of advanced AI/ML solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive architecture decisions.
• Work with cloud services, DevOps, and CI/CD for AI deployments.
• Collaborate with product and data science teams to solve business challenges.

Skills

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Custom Software Engineer Project Role :

Custom Software Engineer Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Must have skills : Python (Programming Language) Good to have skills : NA Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced AI and deep learning solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), cloud-based AI deployment on Azure, and full-stack software development using .NET and Python. You will drive the technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with product and data science teams to build scalable, high-performance AI systems that solve complex business challenges.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML development.
• Strong experience working with Large Language Models (e.g., GPT, BERT) and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in Python and .NET (C#) for developing scalable AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure AI services (Azure ML, Cognitive Services, AKS).
• Expertise in cloud-native architectures, microservices, and container orchestration.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and driving architecture decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver results in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Professional attributes:

• Experience with NLP libraries like Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tooling (model training pipelines, monitoring, versioning).
• Knowledge of distributed systems and data engineering concepts.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
• Contributions to AI-related open-source projects or publications.
• PhD or advanced research background in AI/ML or related fields.
• Proven experience in cloud, DevOps, or AI modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, automation, and engineering toolchains.
• Ability to translate AI innovation into business and productivity impact.

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Python (Programming Language).
• This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
• A 15 years full time education is required.