AI / ML Engineer

Accenture PLC; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in the United States is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design and deploy Generative AI solutions using Python. You will work on end-to-end ML pipelines, integrate LLMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI-driven applications.

The role emphasizes responsible AI practices, model optimization, and scalable deployment across web/mobile backends, with opportunities to influence advanced AI initiatives across industries.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in software engineering / AI / ML, Python roles.
• Strong programming expertise in Python
• Hands-on experience with ML/DL frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex
• Solid understanding of NLP concepts and transformer-based models
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate)
• Experience with version control systems like Git

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI/ML and Generative AI solutions using Python
• Build and deploy applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Develop end-to-end pipelines including data ingestion, preprocessing, model integration, and deployment
• Implement prompt engineering and fine-tuning strategies for LLMs
• Integrate AI services into web/mobile/backend applications via APIs
• Work with vector databases and embeddings for semantic search and RAG architectures
• Optimize models and pipelines for performance, latency, and cost
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into AI solutions
• Ensure responsible AI practices including data privacy, bias mitigation, and explainability
• Monitor and improve model performance in production environments

Skills

Python

ML/DL concepts

NLP/Transformers

REST APIs

Git

Cloud platforms

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Pinecone

FAISS

Weaviate

Docker

AWS

GCP

Job description

THE WORK

Explore new horizons with enthusiasm and curiosity. You will perform independently and become a subject matter expert while actively participating and contributing in team discussions. Your contributions will help provide thoughtful solutions to work-related challenges. This opportunity invites you to engage deeply with advanced Machine Learning, fostering growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future with your expertise and passion.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI/ML and Generative AI solutions using Python
• Build and deploy applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Develop end-to-end pipelines including data ingestion, preprocessing, model integration, and deployment
• Implement prompt engineering and fine-tuning strategies for LLMs
• Integrate AI services into web/mobile/backend applications via APIs
• Work with vector databases and embeddings for semantic search and RAG architectures
• Optimize models and pipelines for performance, latency, and cost
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into AI solutions
• Ensure responsible AI practices including data privacy, bias mitigation, and explainability
• Monitor and improve model performance in production environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in software engineering / AI / ML, Python roles
• Strong programming expertise in Python
• Hands-on experience with ML/DL frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex
• Solid understanding of NLP concepts and transformer-based models
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate)
• Experience with version control systems like Git

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with APIs from providers like OpenAI or open-source LLMs (Llama, Mistral)
• Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
• Experience with model fine-tuning and evaluation techniques
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / GCP) for deployment (excluding Azure)
• Understanding of containerization tools like Docker

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts into practical solutions
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI agents / autonomous workflows
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and CI/CD for ML pipelines
• Exposure to multimodal AI (text, image, audio models)
• Experience with real-time AI applications (chatbots, voice bots, copilots)

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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