Forward-Deployed AI Engineer Lead

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture in Chicago, Illinois seeks a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who blends AI platforms with enterprise systems to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions. You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, translating ambiguous business needs into production-ready workflows and integrations.

This role requires deep engineering, clear communication, and the ability to operate in ambiguity while delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 5+ years software engineering and API integration experience.
• 2+ years with modern AI/ML platforms and workflows.
• 5+ years translating business needs into technical designs in large orgs.
• 5+ years working with enterprise platforms (SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, data platforms).
• 5+ years client-facing communication and delivery leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand problems and shape AI use cases.
• Design end-to-end AI solutions and integrate with enterprise systems.
• Prototype, deploy, and scale AI-enabled workflows and agents.
• Bridge product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders.
• Lead solution architecture, including prompts, APIs, and governance.

Skills

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Java

APIs

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

OpenAI

Anthropic

Gemini

SAP

ServiceNow

Salesforce

Job description

Accenture in Chicago, Illinois seeks a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who blends AI platforms with enterprise systems to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions. You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, ServiceNow, and Salesforce, translating ambiguous business needs into production-ready workflows and integrations.

This role requires deep engineering, clear communication, and the ability to operate in ambiguity while delivering measurable