Forward-Deployed AI Engineer Lead

Accenture PLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in the United States is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who will design, prototype, deploy, and scale AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will work directly with clients, partners, and internal teams to translate ambiguous business needs into production-grade AI workflows using platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, and ServiceNow.

The role emphasizes strong engineering depth, stakeholder communication, and a builder’s mindset, with travel up to 25–75% depending on

Qualifications

• 5+ years software engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java) with API integrations and distributed systems.
• 2+ years experience with modern AI/ML platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar).
• 5+ years translating business needs into technical designs in large orgs or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand business problems and shape AI use cases.
• Design and build end-to-end AI solutions, integrating LLMs with enterprise platforms.
• Prototype, iterate, and deploy AI-enabled workflows and automations in real environments.
• Serve as a technical bridge between product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders.
• Drive solution architecture: prompts, workflows, APIs, and governance.
• Own solutions from concept to production and iteration with accountability for outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and best practices for secure AI deployment.

Skills

Software engineering

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Java

API integrations

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

OpenAI

Anthropic

Gemini

SAP

ServiceNow

Salesforce

Job description

Accenture in the United States is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who will design, prototype, deploy, and scale AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will work directly with clients, partners, and internal teams to translate ambiguous business needs into production-grade AI workflows using platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, and ServiceNow.

The role emphasizes strong engineering depth, stakeholder communication, and a builder’s mindset, with travel up to 25–75% depending on