Tech Consulting AI/ML Scientist Full-time

We Are:

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services, all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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 – backed by a $3B investment and commitment to our people to do industry-defining work.

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.

The Work

As a Tech Consulting AI/ML Scientist, you will translate real-world challenges into practical AI/ML solutions. You will design, experiment with, and develop advanced systems, leveraging your technical, industry, and functional expertise to create innovative technology solutions that drive business value. You will analyze current processes and systems to identify optimization opportunities, applying proven methodologies to redefine workflows. Your strategic guidance will ensure successful integration and adoption of AI and ML technologies, aligning with organizational readiness and technical requirements.

Professional Skills Requirements

As part of this role, you are expected to have:

• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts to an executive/non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying business value for technical solutions to the C-Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in multi-cultural professional settings.
• Experience working in a technology environment, designing and implementing solutions that meet business needs within project timelines.
• Experience providing estimations, project plans, and resource requirements for designed solutions.
• Leadership experience guiding technical leads, engineers, and developers according to architecture and conducting technical reviews.
• Willingness to travel as required by business needs and client requirements.

Key Areas of Expertise:

• AI Strategy, AI Transformation, AI Optimization
• Machine Learning Solutions Design, Applications AI/ML Architecture, Application Integration
• IT Infrastructure, Datacenters, Network, Edge
• IT Operating Model, AI/ML Ops
• Data Science, Big Data, Data Engineering
• IT Security and Compliance
• Project and Program Management
• Cloud Automation, DevSecOps

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:

• Certification in at least one major cloud provider (Azure, OCI, Google, AWS) or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience creating and operating AI/ML teams and driving AI transformation programs
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the creation of AI/ML systems and designs, including implementation experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with operations teams and associated toolsets
• Minimum of 3 years of experience evaluating applications for AI integration and determining the best methods and target environments
• Minimum of 2 years in a consulting field selling to customers
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus Points If:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math preferred
• Experience with major AI/ML frameworks and tools
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance regulations
• Industry-specific experience (Financial Services, Health & Public Services, Resources, Products, Communications and Media Tech)
• Experience with Cloud Native, Containers, and Serverless Architectures

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.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland $87,400 to $235,000

New York $87,400 to $293,800

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
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