Forward Deployed Engineer Manager

We are:

A forward-thinking services company at the forefront of AI-native innovation. We partner with enterprise clients to create next-generation, agent-powered workflows engineered to scale in real-world settings. Our engineers embed deeply with customers, moving projects beyond experimentation into operational reality.

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.

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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 Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/15/2026.

5Accenture 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 $94,400 to $316,300

Colorado $94,400 to $273,200

Connecticut $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

Ohio $87,400 to $253,000

Virginia $87,400 to $291,000

Washington $100,500 to $291,000

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