Forward Deployed Engineer Manager
Listed on 2026-09-05
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
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.
You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, SAP, Service Now, 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, Service Now, 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 to prototype to production to 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:- 5+ years software engineering experience (Python, Type Script/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
- Workflow orchestration and agent frameworks
- 5+ years experience translating high-level business needs into concrete technical designs and implementations in large enterprise-wide organizations or professional services firm.
- 5+ years enterprise platforms (Service Now, 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)
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.
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
Role Location Annual Salary RangeCalifornia $94,400 to $316,300
Cleveland $87,400 to $253,000
Colorado…
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