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We Are:

The beginning of a new Data & AI decade that will reshape work and society has begun. Accenture is stepping boldly into this future with a clear strategy and purpose: to help clients optimize and reinvent their business with data & AI. With over 45,000 professionals dedicated to Data & AI, Accenture's Data & AI organization brings together our Experienced Innovation, Strategic Investment, Exceptional Talent, and Power Ecosystem.

You Are:

As an AI Research Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and deploying advanced AI models and systems that address real-world problems and drive business innovation. You will translate research findings into practical, scalable solutions, ensuring that AI technologies are effectively integrated into our products and services. Your role will involve working closely with research teams, engineering teams, and product managers to implement and optimize AI solutions.

The Work:

1. Development & Implementation:
   • Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge AI models and systems based on the latest research and industry advancements.
   • Translate research prototypes into production-ready code and scalable solutions.
   • Optimize algorithms and models for performance, efficiency, and reliability in real-world applications.
2. Deployment & Integration:
   • Deploy AI models and systems into production environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and workflows.
   • Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI solutions into products and services, addressing technical and scalability challenges.
   • Monitor and maintain deployed models, making improvements and adjustments as needed to ensure continued effectiveness.
3. Collaboration & Communication:
   • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers, to align AI solutions with business objectives.
   • Provide technical guidance and support to team members on AI development and deployment issues.
   • Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
4. Research & Innovation:
   • Stay current with the latest developments in AI research and technology, and apply relevant advancements to improve AI systems and models.
   • Conduct experiments and tests to validate the performance of AI models and identify areas for enhancement.
   • Contribute to the innovation pipeline by proposing and developing new AI technologies and methodologies.

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

This role requires working onsite at our Generative AI Center of Excellence located in Mountain View, CA.

Here's what you need:

1. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent minimum 12 years work experience, or minimum 6 years' work experience with Associate's degree) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related backgrounds.
2. Minimum of 4 years of work experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
3. Minimum of 4 years of work experience with machine learning algorithms and tools (e.g. Pytorch, TensorFlow), artificial intelligence, deep learning or natural language processing.

Bonus points if you have:

1. 5+ years of work experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
2. 5+ years of work experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g. Pytorch, TensorFlow), artificial intelligence, deep learning or natural language processing.
3. 2+ years of work experience in conducting research in machine learning, natural language processing or computer vision.
4. Master or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related fields.
5. 1+ years of team management experience.

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 in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Role Location Annual Salary Range:

1. California: $132,500 to $338,300
2. Colorado: $132,500 to $292,200
3. District of Columbia: $141,100 to $311,200
4. Illinois: $122,700 to $292,200
5. Minnesota: $132,500 to $292,200
6. Maryland: $122,700 to $270,600
7. New York: $122,700 to $338,300
8. Washington: $141,100 to $311,200

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