Advanced AI Research Engineer
Location: On-Site, San Diego, CA

Job Description:

This is the era where groundbreaking ideas meet bold action. At Accenture, we are at the forefront of this transformation, helping businesses reimagine their futures with advanced AI and data solutions. With a dynamic team of over 45,000 professionals in our Data & AI division, we’re shaping the next chapter in technology innovation.

Your chance to lead the future starts here.


About the Role

Are you ready to turn cutting-edge research into transformative AI solutions? As an Advanced AI Research Engineer, you’ll develop, deploy, and scale advanced AI systems to solve real-world challenges, from driving business innovation to rethinking how industries operate. You’ll work in our Generative AI Center of Excellence, where the brightest minds in AI come together to build tomorrow’s breakthroughs.


What You’ll Achieve

Invent the Future:

  • Design and develop state-of-the-art AI models rooted in the latest research.
  • Transform experimental prototypes into robust, scalable real-world solutions.
  • Fine-tune algorithms to maximize performance and reliability in production environments.

Bring AI to Life:

  • Seamlessly deploy AI models into production, ensuring they integrate effortlessly into existing infrastructures.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to overcome scalability and technical challenges.
  • Monitor and evolve deployed systems to stay ahead of the curve.

Collaborate for Impact:

  • Work with data scientists, product managers, and software engineers to align AI solutions with business objectives.
  • Mentor and guide teammates on best practices for AI development and deployment.
  • Simplify the complex—communicate technical breakthroughs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Explore, Experiment, Excel:

  • Stay at the cutting edge of AI innovation—research the latest advancements and test new methodologies.
  • Contribute to Accenture’s AI innovation pipeline with fresh ideas, experiments, and technologies.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or 12 years of equivalent experience).
  • 2+ years of programming experience in Python, C++, or Java.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Your Edge (Preferred):

  • Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) in AI-related fields.
  • 5+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, NLP, or computer vision.
  • A proven track record of conducting research or publishing in AI.
  • Experience in building and deploying scalable AI systems in complex environments.

Why Join Accenture?

The Perks of Working with Us:

  • Impactful Work: Shape industries and societies with cutting-edge AI innovation.
  • Endless Learning: Collaborate with world-class AI experts and gain access to continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Diverse Culture: Thrive in an environment that champions inclusion, creativity, and growth.
  • Competitive Rewards: Enjoy industry-leading compensation, ranging from $94,400 to $293,800, plus benefits.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced AI Research Engineer