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AI Engineer – Generative AI / LLMs / RAG

Software Product & Platform Engineering Senior Analyst | Early Career | Full time
Job No. R00323768 | Multiple Locations
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We are looking for an AI Engineer with hands-on experience in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. You will design, build, and deploy intelligent applications such as chatbots, copilots, and AI-powered automation tools. This role combines software engineering, machine learning, and prompt/context engineering to deliver scalable, production-ready AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement AI-powered applications using LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source models, etc.)

  • Build and optimize RAG pipelines (vector databases, embeddings, retrieval strategies)

  • Develop chatbots and conversational AI systems with strong context management

  • Implement prompt engineering and context engineering strategies for reliable outputs

  • Integrate LLMs into backend systems via APIs and microservices

  • Work with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS, etc.)

  • Optimize performance, latency, and cost of AI systems

  • Evaluate model outputs and implement guardrails (safety, hallucination reduction)

  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define AI features

  • Deploy and monitor AI services in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Required Qualifications

  • Strong programming skills in Python (preferred) or similar languages

  • Experience working with LLMs and GenAI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)

  • Solid understanding of RAG architectures and embeddings

  • Experience building APIs and scalable backend systems

  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and evaluation techniques

  • Understanding of vector search and semantic retrieval

  • Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with fine-tuning or adapting LLMs

  • Knowledge of transformers and NLP fundamentals

  • Experience with agent-based systems or tool-using LLMs

  • Familiarity with ML Ops / LLM Ops practices

  • Experience with real-time conversational systems

  • Exposure to evaluation frameworks (RAG eval, LLM benchmarking)

Nice to Have

  • Experience with multi-modal models (text, image, audio)

  • Knowledge of knowledge graphs or hybrid retrieval systems

Your life at Accenture

At Accenture, we prioritize your health and well-being through comprehensive health insurance coverage and inclusive work arrangements. We value your growth and offer diverse learning and development paths, along with performance-based rewards. You'll also have access to resources for mental health and physical wellness, ensuring inclusivity and support. We provide additional financial support, flexible benefits, and care for your loved ones, respecting diverse circumstances.

Join us for a fulfilling career and a balanced lifestyle that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity.

The position is available exclusively for collaboration under an individual working contract (CIM).

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