AI/ML Senior Manager Engineer

Accenture; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Lisbon seeks an AI/ML Senior Manager Engineer to influence multiple teams and deliver innovative AI/ML solutions. You will design scalable, production-ready platforms, build data pipelines, and guide architecture across business units with a strong emphasis on operational excellence.

Hybrid working model in Lisbon. Ideal candidates bring extensive AI/ML expertise, experience with large-scale datasets, and leadership in MLOps and data engineering.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based AI services and enterprise AI solution architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of database architecture, data modeling, and scalable data platforms.
• Experience developing and deploying deep learning models, LLMs, and AI-driven applications.
• Strong understanding of MLOps, data engineering, and production-grade AI/ML pipelines.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing environments.
• Advanced English communication skills (minimum, B2).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI/ML systems using cloud-based AI services.
• Build scalable data pipelines supporting model training and production environments.
• Customize and apply deep learning and Generative AI models per business needs.
• Research and develop advanced algorithms, models, and simulations for HPC applications.
• Work with large-scale datasets and apply data preprocessing for high-quality training data.
• Design and maintain data storage/retrieval systems to support ML models and knowledge management.
• Define and evolve database architectures for scalable, secure AI platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infra, data, and computing needs.
• Provide technical leadership and influence architectural decisions across teams.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies to identify business opportunities.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Cloud AI services

Database Architecture

MLOps

Data Engineering

Distributed Computing

English Proficiency

Job description

Accenture Technology powers our clients to achieve high performance. We combine business and industry insights with innovative technology to drive growth for your business. We extend our technology and business capabilities through a powerful alliance ecosystem of market leaders and innovators to provide our clients the best specialized skills and tailored solutions.

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as an AI/ML Senior Manager Engineer. In this role, you will influence and advise across multiple teams while delivering innovative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions. We are looking for a professional with strong expertise in AI/ML technologies, cloud-based AI services, and Database Architecture, capable of designing scalable, production-ready platforms that enable advanced analytics and intelligent applications.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI technologies
• Strong experience with cloud-based AI services and enterprise AI solution architecture
• Advanced knowledge of Database Architecture, data modeling, and scalable data platforms
• Experience developing and deploying deep learning models, LLMs, and AI-driven applications
• Strong understanding of MLOps, data engineering, and production-grade AI/ML pipelines
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed computing environments
• Advanced English communication skills (minimum, B2)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning systems using cloud-based AI services
• Build scalable data pipelines that support model training and production environments, with a strong focus on operational excellence
• Customize and apply deep learning and Generative AI models based on business requirements and available data
• Conduct research and development of advanced algorithms, models, and simulations for high-performance computing applications
• Work with large-scale datasets and apply data preprocessing techniques to ensure high-quality training and production data
• Design, implement, and maintain efficient data storage and retrieval systems that support machine learning models and knowledge management solutions
• Define and evolve database architecture strategies to enable scalable, secure, and high-performing AI platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure, data, and computing requirements, including edge devices and high-performance computing resources
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to key architectural and technology decisions across multiple teams
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities to improve business outcomes

Nice to Have

• Experience with Foundation Model Fine Tuning and Large Language Model Fine-Tuning.

Location: Lisbon

Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

Working Model: Hybrid

Seniority: Manager (+15 years)

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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