Forward-Deployed AI Engineer Leader

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer to join our team. You will work directly with clients to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI workflows that integrate with enterprise systems.

You will translate business needs into production-grade solutions using platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, and ServiceNow, while balancing security, governance and delivery in a fast-paced consulting environment. Travel may be required.

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, Anthropic, or similar foundation model providers
• 5+ years translating high-level business needs into concrete technical designs and implementations in a large enterprise-wide organizations or professional services firm.
• 5+ years enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms, etc.).
• 5+ 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)

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 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.

Skills

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Java

API integrations

Distributed systems

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent OR equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

Tools

OpenAI

Anthropic

Gemini

ServiceNow

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer to join our team. You will work directly with clients to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI workflows that integrate with enterprise systems.

You will translate business needs into production-grade solutions using platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, SAP, and ServiceNow, while balancing security, governance and delivery in a fast-paced consulting environment. Travel may be required.