Accenture

Applied AI Engineer, Founding Team

Accenture$73K — $218K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in software engineering, AI/ML, or enterprise technology
  • 1+ year with hybrid retrieval systems like vector search or knowledge graphs
  • 1+ year of experience building and deploying agentic AI systems
  • Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and agentic frameworks
  • Experience designing evaluation frameworks for AI outputs
  • Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (12+ years)

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the multi-tenant Knowledge Repository platform using Oracle 23ai
  • Build and extend the MCP server infrastructure across Oracle products
  • Accelerate AI-assisted sales with generated content and intelligent demos
  • Act as a subject matter expert in AI coding across teams and clients
  • Collaborate with architects and delivery teams to integrate AI in Accenture-Oracle alliance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
Full Job Description

The Work:

  • Contribute to the Knowledge Repository — a multi-tenant enterprise knowledge platform built on Oracle 23ai, powering intelligent search and document retrieval at scale   

  • Build and extend MCP server infrastructure — our federated Model Context Protocol network across Oracle product lines, including retrieval pipelines and evaluation frameworks

  • Accelerate AI-assisted sales pursuits — helping sales teams win faster with AI-generated content, live demo agents, and intelligent presentation assets

  • Serve as an Anthropic / AI coding agent SME across internal teams and client-facing engagements

  • Partner with solution architects, sales, and delivery teams to embed AI across the Accenture-Oracle alliance   

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here's what you need:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in software engineering, AI/ML, or enterprise technology

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with hybrid retrieval systems — vector search, knowledge graphs, or structured search pipelines — and an understanding of context engineering as the layer that makes agents reliable

  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience building and deploying agentic AI systems — Claude/Anthropic, or equivalent

  • Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, agentic harness frameworks, or tool-use orchestration

  • Experience designing evaluation frameworks or quality gates for AI system output

  • Proven ability to be able to translate complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience


Bonus Points If:

  • You have functional Oracle knowledge — EPM, ERP, or OCI

  • You have experience with agentic harness frameworks

  • You have a pre-sales, sales solutioning, or client-facing delivery background

  • You have startup, entrepreneurial, design or product-led environment experience

  • You have consulting or professional services background in large-scale digital transformation

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 06/19/2026.

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:

Role LocationAnnual Salary Range

California$73,800 to $218,800

Cleveland$68,300 to $175,000

Colorado$73,800 to $189,000

District of Columbia$78,500 to $201,300

Illinois$68,300 to $189,000

Maine$62,800 to $161,000

Maryland$73,800 to $189,000

Massachusetts$73,800 to $201,300

Minnesota$73,800 to $189,000

New York$68,300 to $218,800

New Jersey$78,500 to $218,800

Virginia$68,300 to $201,300

Washington$80,200 to $201,300

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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Market Cap
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Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
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Revenue
$44.7 billion
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