Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Archer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions with clients and internal teams. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI platforms, enterprise systems, and real-world business problems.

You will work hands-on with platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, and data platforms. Strong engineering depth and client-facing communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with API integration and distributed, production systems.
• 2+ years with modern AI/ML platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar).
• Experience with enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Understand client problems and shape AI use cases from evolving requirements.
• Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions integrating LLMs with enterprise platforms.
• Prototype and deploy AI-enabled workflows and agents into real environments.
• Bridge product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders.
• Drive solution architecture: prompts, API integrations, enterprise knowledge, security.
• Own solutions from concept to production with accountability.
• Provide technical leadership for secure, scalable AI deployment.

Skills

Software engineering

API integration

Distributed systems

Client-facing collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

OpenAI / API platforms

Anthropic

Gemini

ServiceNow

Salesforce

SAP

Data platforms

Job description

• OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar foundation model providers

Archer is collaborating with Accenture to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

We Are

A forward-thinking services company at the forefront of AI-native innovation. We partner with enterprise clients to create next-generation, agent-powered workflows engineered to scale in real-world settings. Our engineers embed deeply with customers, moving projects beyond experimentation into operational reality.

You Are

A Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI platforms, enterprise systems, and real-world business problems. It is a product-minded, customer-embedded engineering role where you will work directly with clients, partners, and internal product teams to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions.

The Work

You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, and other enterprise systems, translating ambiguous business needs into production-grade AI workflows that deliver measurable impact.

This role requires strong engineering depth, excellent communication, comfort with ambiguity, and a builder’s mindset.

Responsibilities

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

At Accenture, we hire the best people and help them become even better through world-class training, career counseling, mentoring and support to help you maintain professional success.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.

What You Need

• Minimum 10 years software engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java) with 10 years’ experience integrating APIs and building distributed, production systems.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with modern AI/ML platforms such as:
  • OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar foundation model providers
  • Workflow orchestration and agent frameworks
  • Enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms, etc.)
• Minimum of 10 years experience translating high-level business needs into concrete technical designs and implementations in a large enterprise-wide organizations or professional services firm.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in client-facing communication and collaboration, including leading technical discussions, workshops, or delivery sessions under ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent OR equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/15/2026.

Benefits

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

• California $132,500 to $366,300
• Cleveland $122,700 to $293,000
• Colorado $132,500 to $316,400
• District of Columbia $141,100 to $337,000
• Illinois $122,700 to $316,400
• Maine $112,900 to $269,600
• Maryland $132,500 to $316,400
• Massachusetts $132,500 to $337,000
• Minnesota $132,500 to $316,400
• New York $122,700 to $366,300
• New Jersey $141,100 to $366,300
• Virginia $122,700 to $337,000
• Washington $141,100 to $337,000

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