AI Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

AI Engineer focused on developing AI systems for scientific discovery at Accenture Federal Services. Engaging with advanced technologies and multi-domain datasets to drive decision-making.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,900 - $243,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

large language modelsretrieval-augmented generationAI systems developmentconversational interfacesdata processing automationadvanced prompt-engineeringagent frameworks

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

Public Trust eligibility