[Remote] AI Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance safety and improve lives through technology. The AI Engineer role involves building AI systems for scientific discovery, developing conversational interfaces, and designing AI agents for data processing, all aimed at addressing complex challenges for federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Build AI systems that power a scientific discovery platform for our federal client
• Develop conversational interfaces that allow users to access complex, multi-domain scientific datasets using natural language
• Design AI agents that automate experimental data processing at scale
• Implement retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) architectures to transform decades of scientific research into actionable intelligence
• Collaborate with stakeholders to solve one of the client’s 26 “lighthouse challenges” requiring faster, smarter decision-making
• Work across technologies such as AWS Bedrock, Databricks, vector databases, and advanced prompt‑engineering techniques
• Build agent frameworks supporting scientific discovery in areas like subsurface geology, supply chain intelligence, and materials science

Skills

• US Citizen or Dual citizen (Public Trust eligible)
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Deep technical expertise in large language models (LLMs)
• Strong hands-on experience building and implementing RAG systems
• Ability to work within fast-paced, cross-functional teams
• Readiness to dive deep into advanced AI platforms and architectures
• Experience working with scientific datasets or domain areas such as geology, materials science, or supply chain intelligence
• Familiarity with AWS Bedrock, Databricks, and vector database ecosystems
• Background in designing AI-driven scientific or research workflows
• Strong prompt-engineering or AI agent–development experience

Benefits

• Hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more
• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits
• Reasonable accommodation process for persons with disabilities or religious observances
• Reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role

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