Accenture

AI/ML Sr Architect - Forward Deployed Engineer - Reinvention Centers

Accenture$132K — $338K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Python, Java, or similar languages.
  • 6+ years experience with AI technologies from major cloud providers and open-source tools.
  • 4+ years in designing and engineering large-scale AI/ML solutions on public cloud platforms.
  • 4+ years hands-on experience with AI tools including OpenAI and Generative AI technologies.
  • 3+ years designing Agentic AI solutions that are operational.
  • 3+ years in implementing Generative AI platforms used across multiple AI solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years).

Responsibilities

  • Architect enterprise-ready AI agent systems focused on retrieval and lifecycle observability.
  • Lead architecture workshops to finalize requirements and total cost of ownership for AI solutions.
  • Evaluate and select technologies for full-stack AI platforms while building financial viability models.
  • Design architectural blueprints, including multi-agent and security frameworks.
  • Develop knowledge architecture to support enterprise-scale AI solutions.
  • Ensure scalability, security, governance, and performance across cloud environments.
  • Design reusable AI components and solutions for efficient delivery.
  • Manage AgentOps, MLOps, and AI security processes; tune AI systems for reliability and cost optimization.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
Full Job Description
You Are:

An AI/ML Sr Architect delivering full-stack AI architecture on public, private, or sovereign clouds. You architect enterprise-grade platforms using AI Agents, Generative AI, Foundation Models, and Knowledge & Data Engineering to solve complex business problems at scale.

The Work:

You embed with clients as a senior architect to shape their AI agent foundation. You design reference architectures and stand up custom agent frameworks across cloud providers (Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex AI Agent Builder) and the Anthropic Claude Agent SDK, then guide engineering teams from use-case definition through production rollout.

Responsibilities:
  • Architect enterprise-ready AI agent systems: retrieval, orchestration, governance, evaluation, lifecycle observability.
  • Lead architecture workshops with client and Accenture teams; finalize requirements and TCO for AI solutions.
  • Evaluate, rationalize, and select technologies for full-stack AI platforms; build financial-viability models.
  • Design architectural blueprints (multi-agent, AI security, runtime, governance, DevOps, knowledge and data layer).
  • Design knowledge architecture (knowledge graphs, semantic layers) that enables AI agents at enterprise scale.
  • Architect for scalability, security, governance, and performance on public, private, and sovereign clouds.
  • Design reusable AI components, agents, and solution patterns for repeatable engagement delivery.
  • Architect and stand up custom agent frameworks across providers (Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex AI Agent Builder, Anthropic Claude Agent SDK); design reference architectures that scale across engagements.
  • Run AgentOps, LLMOps, AI Governance, AI Security, and Observability; drive MLOps pipelines for ML and LLM lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and tune AI systems for performance, cost, reliability, and trust.


This is a hybrid role in Dallas, TX and requires 4 days per week in the office. May consider qualified applicants in Columbus, OH; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's What You Need:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Python, Java, or equivalent. Comfortable with evaluation tooling, logging, monitoring, and observability.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience with key AI technologies from public cloud providers, open source, and 3rd party tooling.
  • Minimum 4 years experience in designing, engineering, and operationalizing large-scale AI/ML solutions on at least one major public cloud, using cloud-native AI services and frameworks, open-source technologies, and 3rd party tools.
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with AI platforms (OpenAI, Claude, Vertex AI, open-source), agentic orchestration tools (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen), and MLOps/LLMOps practices across the ML and LLM lifecycle.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in designing and implementing scaled Agentic AI and Generative AI solutions that are in operations.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in designing and implementing Agentic AI and Generative AI platforms and frameworks used by multiple AI solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate 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 07/05/2026.

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 Range

California $132,500 to $338,300

Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600

Colorado $132,500 to $292,200

District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200

Illinois $122,700 to $292,200

Maryland $132,500 to $292,200

Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200

Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200

New York $122,700 to $338,300

New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300

Washington $141,100 to $311,200

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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