Senior Forward-Deployed AI Engineer Leader

Accenture PLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who will work directly with clients to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions across enterprise platforms and services. You will integrate LLMs with platforms like SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, data systems, and other enterprise tools.

The role demands depth in engineering, strong communication, and comfort with ambiguity, with travel 25%–75% depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years software engineering experience with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java and API integrations.
• 2+ years experience with modern AI/ML platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar providers.
• 5+ years translating business needs into technical designs in a large enterprise or professional services setting.
• 5+ years experience with enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms).
• 5+ years of client-facing communication and collaboration in ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience; Associate's requires 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients and internal teams to understand problems, shape AI use cases, and define technical solutions.
• Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions, integrating LLMs with enterprise platforms.
• Prototype, iterate, and deploy AI-enabled workflows, agents, and automations into real environments.
• Act as technical bridge between product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders.
• Drive solution architecture: prompts, API integrations, enterprise knowledge integration, security and 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 integrations

Distributed systems

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

OpenAI

Anthropic

Gemini

ServiceNow

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who will work directly with clients to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions across enterprise platforms and services. You will integrate LLMs with platforms like SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, data systems, and other enterprise tools.

The role demands depth in engineering, strong communication, and comfort with ambiguity, with travel 25%–75% depending on client needs.