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We Are
Accenture is helping enterprises reinvent their organizations and businesses with human-centered AI solutions and services to drive breakthrough innovation and lasting competitive advantage. With more than 45,000 AI and data professionals across the company, our AI & Data practice brings together cutting-edge AI technologies, deep industry experience, strategic investment, exceptional interdisciplinary talent, and a powerful ecosystem of partners to help clients scale AI with speed and confidence.
You Are
As an AI/ML Computational Scientist, you will design, build, and operationalize artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for enterprise clients, combining custom models with cloud and third-party AI services to deliver production-ready outcomes. Your role spans the full solution lifecycle - assessing client needs and data, selecting and customizing models (including Deep Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models), designing scalable data and DevOps & MLOps pipelines for training and production, and ensuring quality, value, and reliability of deployed systems.
The Work

• Formulate real-world problems into practical, efficient, and scalable AI and Machine Learning solutions
• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms, models, and computational systems; design and build scalable data pipelines to support model training and production with DevOps & MLOps
• Customize and apply Deep Learning and Gen AI models for various use cases based on the business needs, data availability, system and infrastructure requirements - including edge device and HPC
• Engage in research and development of new AI and high-performance compute algorithms, models, and simulations along with their applications to solve complex business problems at client sites
• Work with large-scale datasets and utilize data preprocessing techniques to ensure high-quality input for training and production
• Implement and maintain efficient data storage and retrieval mechanisms for models and knowledge using appropriate tools
• Justify the value of model approaches in business problems
• Collaborate with teams from both business and technical sides, including users, use case representatives, business owners, engineers, architects, and UI designers, to achieve end-to-end project goals and integrate into production

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here's what you need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a machine learning engineer or scientist, deploying models in production at scale , including monitoring, alerting, automatic bug filing and auditing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in applying theoretical foundations of computer science, including computer system architecture, system engineering, and programming
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in distributed computing systems and architecture that may include big data, high-performance compute, engineering simulations, scientific compute, grid and cloud computing, distributed networks
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in building and deploying AI/ML based software to a cloud environment.

Bonus points if you have

• Proficiency in Python and python-based AI/ML framework and familiarity with relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)..
• Experience working with language models like LLM's APIs and optimizing their usage for specific applications.
• Experience with the following programming languages: Python, C++, Java, R, SQL
• Strong written & verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong client-facing skillsets in a consulting environment
• Strong cross-functional skills with the ability to collaborate with a variety of internal and client-side teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a curiosity and passion for emergent tech and driving innovation
• MS or PhD in related field preferred (computer science, engineering, etc.)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026.
Accenture 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:
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Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $26.39 to $77.88
Cleveland $24.42 to $62.31
Colorado $26.39 to $67.31
Columbus $24.42 to $62.31
Connecticut $26.39 to $67.31
District of Columbia $28.08 to $71.63
Illinois $24.42 to $67.31
Maine $22.45 to $57.31
Maryland $26.39 to $67.31
Massachusetts $26.39 to $71.63
Minnesota $26.39 to $67.31
New York $24.42 to $77.88
New Jersey $28.08 to $77.88
Virginia $24.42 to $71.63
Washington $28.08 to $71.63
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