Senior AI Software Engineer

Job Description We are looking for a Senior AI / Software Platform Engineer to help drive the integration of AI‑assisted development workflows into a large‑scale enterprise Linux environment. This role is focused on practical AI application within software engineering, including code intelligence, developer tooling, requirements‑driven development, and AI‑assisted modernization of a large legacy codebase consisting primarily of C/C++ with additional modern languages and frameworks. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer first, with hands‑on experience integrating and operationalizing modern AI/LLM technologies within real‑world development environments. Environment Large enterprise software platform (~6M+ LOC) Primarily C/C++ Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment GitLab‑based development workflows GPU‑enabled internal AI infrastructure Complex legacy and modern hybrid systems Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML and LLM‑powered applications in production environments Build and optimize high‑performance inference pipelines using technologies such as vLLM and modern GPU‑serving frameworks Develop agentic AI workflows leveraging orchestration frameworks, tool calling, and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) Integrate LLMs, vector databases, APIs, and enterprise systems into production applications Collaborate with software engineers, AI researchers, and platform teams to productionize AI prototypes and services Improve model performance, throughput, latency, scalability, and operational efficiency Implement monitoring, observability, evaluation, and testing frameworks for AI systems Develop APIs, backend services, and automation workflows supporting AI‑driven products Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and developer tooling including Open Code, OpenwebUI, Claude Code and modern AI coding assistants Contribute to AI platform architecture, deployment standards, and engineering best practices Required Skills 4 years of software development with experience in any of the following: Strong Linux experience (Red Hat / Enterprise Linux required) Experience with LLMs, RAG systems, embeddings, or AI‑assisted tooling Advanced C/C++ experience Experience with GitLab workflows and CI/CD Strong Python development experience Experience with APIs, backend systems, and automation Strong understanding of software architecture and large‑scale systems Preferred Skills GPU infrastructure experience Experience deploying or operating local/open‑source models Experience with vector databases and semantic search Experience with developer tooling or IDE integrations Experience with AI evaluation/testing frameworks Experience with secure/offline AI environments Familiarity with code indexing and static analysis systems Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills Experience working with legacy systems and modernization efforts Clearance Must have an active secret federal security clearance Compensation Base pay range for this position is $115,300—$160,100 USD, varying by location and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We 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. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Requesting an Accommodation Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired 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. Other Employment Statements Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. The Company will not discharge or discriminate based on inquiry about pay. California residents must review additional notifications if working in Los Angeles County. #J-18808-Ljbffr Accenture