{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"41b318a3fe8d3ff816effb86","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41b318a3fe8d3ff816effb86","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41b318a3fe8d3ff816effb86","title":"Forward Deployed Engineer Associate Director","description":"We Are\nWe are entering into a new decade of Data & AI that will reshape work and society. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clients optimize and reinvent their business with data & AI — backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work.\nWith over 77,000 professionals dedicated to Data & AI, Accenture’s Data & AI organization is powered by experienced innovation, strategic investment, exceptional talent, and our power ecosystem.\nYou Are\nAs a Forward Deployed Engineer Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying next-generation AI systems powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). You will contribute across the full AI lifecycle — from researching and fine-tuning foundation models to prompt engineering, system integration, and deployment into production environments. You will improve performance, accuracy and alignment of the LLMs and AI systems. You bring a mix of hands-on engineering skills, deep knowledge of modern AI architectures, and a passion for applying AI responsibly to solve real-world problems. In addition, you will utilize your strong skills to develop and integrate AI Systems into products and services. You have expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing AI prompts.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDesign, develop, and optimize AI prompts and next-generation applications powered by foundation models, including Large Language Models (LLMs).\nArchitect and implement generative agent systems using frameworks for multi-model coordination to tackle complex tasks.\nDevelop application and component strategies, overseeing both user experience and backend systems.\nDefine, evaluate, and optimize AI system architectures, leveraging relevant frameworks and best practices.\nConduct thorough code reviews, provide expert guidance on enhancements and issue resolution, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.\nBuild and maintain scalable machine learning infrastructure, including distributed training pipelines and seamless integration with APIs and tools.\nApply advanced evaluation methodologies to ensure model robustness, safety, fairness, and minimize hallucination risks.\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including business leaders, engineers, architects, and designers—to align AI systems with business objectives.\nSupport troubleshooting and issue resolution during testing phases as well as in production environments.\nDocument technical architecture, methodologies, and innovations for effective knowledge transfer and ongoing advancement.\nTravel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.\n\nHere’s what you need\nMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and building resilient AI systems or products, implementing controls and guardrails, context engineering, utilizing Evals in AI systems, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and experience implementing best practices in implementing AI systems in production such as tracing, logging and unit testing.\nMinimum 5 years of experience designing and creating AI Solutions using design patterns like retrieval augmentation generation (RAG) and handling data pipelines.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering teams with one or more programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, JavaScript, Java, Spring or GoLang, showcasing a strong command over the technical foundations and mastery of one or more AI Frameworks like Autogen, LangGraph or Semantic Kernel and others.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience working with application services from at least one public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.), including use of AI and GenAI services and capabilities on these or similar platforms such as Anthropic.\nMinimum of 4 years of experience working in AI Engineering building applications or products with strong understanding of fine tuning & prompt engineering, performance optimization including token utilization and latency.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience leading a team or being part of team management, preferably in AI-driven project environments.\nBachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate's degree, must have minimum 6 years' work experience)\nBonus Points if you have\nExperience training, fine-tuning, and evaluating LLMs and multimodal foundation models using advanced techniques such as self-supervised and transfer learning.\nExperience designing value justification frameworks for AI solutions, including cost estimation, ROI calculation, and tradeoff analysis.\nExperience building AI solutions that utilize Model Context Protocol, Agent to Agent protocols and understanding of evolving agent standards and protocols.\nExperience developing applications for both mobile and web platforms, showcasing versatility and adaptability in diverse environments.\nExperience developing Agentic AI systems.\nCompensation 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.\nWe anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/17/2026.\nAccenture 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:\nU.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture\nRole Location Annual Salary Range\nCalifornia $163,000 to $434,000\nCleveland $150,900 to $347,200\nColorado $163,000 to $375,000\nDistrict of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300\nIllinois $150,900 to $375,000\nMaine $138,800 to $319,400\nMaryland $163,000 to $375,000\nMassachusetts $163,000 to $399,300\nMinnesota $163,000 to $375,000\nNew York $150,900 to $434,000\nNew Jersey $173,500 to $434,000\nVirginia $150,900 to $399,300\nWashington $173,500 to $399,300\nRequesting an Accommodation\nAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.\nIf you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.\nFor details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement\nAccenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.\nAccenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.\n\nOther Employment Statements\nApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.\nCandidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.\nJob candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.\nThe Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.\nCalifornia requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.\nPlease read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.","company":"Accenture","rawCompany":"accenture","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T13:54:36.695Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Forward Deployed Engineer Associate Director","description":"We Are\nWe are entering into a new decade of Data & AI that will reshape work and society. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clients optimize and reinvent their business with data & AI — backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work.\nWith over 77,000 professionals dedicated to Data & AI, Accenture’s Data & AI organization is powered by experienced innovation, strategic investment, exceptional talent, and our power ecosystem.\nYou Are\nAs a Forward Deployed Engineer Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying next-generation AI systems powered by Large Language Models (LLMs). You will contribute across the full AI lifecycle — from researching and fine-tuning foundation models to prompt engineering, system integration, and deployment into production environments. You will improve performance, accuracy and alignment of the LLMs and AI systems. You bring a mix of hands-on engineering skills, deep knowledge of modern AI architectures, and a passion for applying AI responsibly to solve real-world problems. In addition, you will utilize your strong skills to develop and integrate AI Systems into products and services. You have expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing AI prompts.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nDesign, develop, and optimize AI prompts and next-generation applications powered by foundation models, including Large Language Models (LLMs).\nArchitect and implement generative agent systems using frameworks for multi-model coordination to tackle complex tasks.\nDevelop application and component strategies, overseeing both user experience and backend systems.\nDefine, evaluate, and optimize AI system architectures, leveraging relevant frameworks and best practices.\nConduct thorough code reviews, provide expert guidance on enhancements and issue resolution, and ensure adherence to engineering standards.\nBuild and maintain scalable machine learning infrastructure, including distributed training pipelines and seamless integration with APIs and tools.\nApply advanced evaluation methodologies to ensure model robustness, safety, fairness, and minimize hallucination risks.\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including business leaders, engineers, architects, and designers—to align AI systems with business objectives.\nSupport troubleshooting and issue resolution during testing phases as well as in production environments.\nDocument technical architecture, methodologies, and innovations for effective knowledge transfer and ongoing advancement.\nTravel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.\n\nHere’s what you need\nMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated expertise in successfully designing and building resilient AI systems or products, implementing controls and guardrails, context engineering, utilizing Evals in AI systems, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and experience implementing best practices in implementing AI systems in production such as tracing, logging and unit testing.\nMinimum 5 years of experience designing and creating AI Solutions using design patterns like retrieval augmentation generation (RAG) and handling data pipelines.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering teams with one or more programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, JavaScript, Java, Spring or GoLang, showcasing a strong command over the technical foundations and mastery of one or more AI Frameworks like Autogen, LangGraph or Semantic Kernel and others.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience working with application services from at least one public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.), including use of AI and GenAI services and capabilities on these or similar platforms such as Anthropic.\nMinimum of 4 years of experience working in AI Engineering building applications or products with strong understanding of fine tuning & prompt engineering, performance optimization including token utilization and latency.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience leading a team or being part of team management, preferably in AI-driven project environments.\nBachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate's degree, must have minimum 6 years' work experience)\nBonus Points if you have\nExperience training, fine-tuning, and evaluating LLMs and multimodal foundation models using advanced techniques such as self-supervised and transfer learning.\nExperience designing value justification frameworks for AI solutions, including cost estimation, ROI calculation, and tradeoff analysis.\nExperience building AI solutions that utilize Model Context Protocol, Agent to Agent protocols and understanding of evolving agent standards and protocols.\nExperience developing applications for both mobile and web platforms, showcasing versatility and adaptability in diverse environments.\nExperience developing Agentic AI systems.\nCompensation 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.\nWe anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/17/2026.\nAccenture 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:\nU.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture\nRole Location Annual Salary Range\nCalifornia $163,000 to $434,000\nCleveland $150,900 to $347,200\nColorado $163,000 to $375,000\nDistrict of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300\nIllinois $150,900 to $375,000\nMaine $138,800 to $319,400\nMaryland $163,000 to $375,000\nMassachusetts $163,000 to $399,300\nMinnesota $163,000 to $375,000\nNew York $150,900 to $434,000\nNew Jersey $173,500 to $434,000\nVirginia $150,900 to $399,300\nWashington $173,500 to $399,300\nRequesting an Accommodation\nAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.\nIf you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.\nFor details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement\nAccenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.\nAccenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.\n\nOther Employment Statements\nApplicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.\nCandidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.\nJob candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.\nThe Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.\nCalifornia requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.\nPlease read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.","datePosted":"2026-07-27T13:54:36.695Z","dateModified":"2026-07-27T13:54:36.695Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Accenture","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"41b318a3fe8d3ff816effb86"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/41b318a3fe8d3ff816effb86"}}