AI / ML Engineer

The role

This person will design, build, and optimize intelligent systems using Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation. The role involves modern GenAI engineering and traditional machine learning to support prototyping and production-grade delivery.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain RAG pipelines, including document ingestion, embedding generation, vector storage, retrieval logic, and LLM orchestration.
• Build and optimize LLM-powered applications for classification, summarization, Q&A, knowledge retrieval, and workflow automation.
• Apply core software engineering and ML fundamentals to ensure performance, reliability, and security.
• Implement and tune traditional ML models when required.
• Integrate cloud-native services, data pipelines, and containerized workloads.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Required qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, vector databases, and RAG frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Proficiency with ML and DL frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace).
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker).
• Ability to work across structured and unstructured datasets.
• An active TS/SCI

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Java/C++
• Experience building production-ready AI/ML systems, including CI/CD or MLOps frameworks (MLFlow/BentoML)
• Understanding of data governance, security constraints, and model risk management
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training
• Hands-on experience

Before you apply

• An active TS/SCI is required
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.