Accenture

Forward Deployed Engineer Manager

Accenture$94K — $316K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java) and integrating APIs
  • 2+ years of experience with AI/ML platforms like OpenAI or Anthropic
  • 5+ years of experience translating business needs into technical implementations in large organizations
  • 5+ years working with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow and SAP
  • 5+ years of client-facing communication experience, leading discussions under ambiguity
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent work experience (minimum 12 years)

Responsibilities

  • Work with clients and internal teams to define AI use cases from ambiguous requirements
  • Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions integrating various AI services
  • Rapidly prototype and deploy AI workflows into operational environments
  • Act as a technical bridge between product, engineering, and business stakeholders
  • Drive solution architecture including prompt design and API integrations
  • Own solutions through concept, prototype, production, and iteration phases
  • Provide technical leadership for responsible AI deployment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with bonus opportunities
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • World-class training, career counseling, and mentoring support
Full Job Description

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.

The Work:

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.

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, 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.

What You Need:

  • 5+ years software engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/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 a large enterprise-wide organizations or professional services firm.

  • 5+ years enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, 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 Associates 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:


Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $94,400 to $316,300
Cleveland $87,400 to $253,000
Colorado $94,400 to $273,200
District of Columbia $100,500 to $291,000
Illinois $87,400 to $273,200
Maine $80,400 to $232,800
Maryland $94,400 to $273,200
Massachusetts $94,400 to $291,000
Minnesota $94,400 to $273,200
New York $87,400 to $316,300
New Jersey $100,500 to $316,300
Virginia $87,400 to $291,000
Washington $100,500 to $291,000

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
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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