Client-Embedded AI Engineering Lead

Accenture PLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer in California to design, prototype, deploy, and scale AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, translating business needs into production-grade AI workflows and ensuring measurable impact.

The role emphasizes strong engineering depth, communication in client-facing contexts, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years software engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java) with 5 years’ experience integrating APIs and building distributed, production systems.
• 2+ years experience with modern AI/ML platforms such as OpenAI or Anthropic or similar foundation model providers.
• 5+ years translating high-level business needs into concrete technical designs in large enterprise settings.
• 5+ years enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in client-facing communication and collaboration, including leading technical discussions under ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and internal teams to understand business problems, shape AI use cases, and define technical solutions—often from ambiguous requirements.
• Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions, integrating LLMs with enterprise platforms (SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, data platforms, internal systems).
• Rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy AI-enabled workflows, agents, copilots, and automations into real operating environments.
• Serve as the technical bridge between product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions are technically sound and aligned with business value.
• Drive solution architecture including: prompt/workflow design, API integrations, enterprise knowledge integration, security, privacy, governance.
• Own solutions from concept to production and iteration, with accountability for quality and outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and best practices for secure, scalable AI deployment.

Skills

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Java

API integration

Distributed systems

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

OpenAI

Anthropic

Gemini

SAP

ServiceNow

Salesforce

Data platforms

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer in California to design, prototype, deploy, and scale AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, translating business needs into production-grade AI workflows and ensuring measurable impact.

The role emphasizes strong engineering depth, communication in client-facing contexts, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.