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# Forward Deployed AI Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $132,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Azure Machine Learning, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, TypeScript, Workflow Management Systems, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Management, Automation Anywhere, Api Management, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.chicagocareersite.com/job.asp?id=3375501067&tx=KR5151FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

This role requires strong engineering depth, excellent communication, comfort with ambiguity, and a builder's mindset., * Minimum 10 years software engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java) with 10 years' experience integrating APIs and building distributed, production systems.

 * Minimum of 2 years experience with modern AI/ML platforms such as:
 * OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar foundation model providers
 * Workflow orchestration and agent frameworks
 * Enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms, etc.)
 * Minimum of 10 years experience translating high-level business needs into concrete technical designs and implementations in a large enterprise-wide organizations or professional services firm.
 * Minimum of 10 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)

## Description

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, ServiceNow, and other enterprise systems, translating ambiguous business needs into production-grade AI workflows that deliver measurable impact., * 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, 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.

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.


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