AI/ML Computational Science Engineer

Accenture•Chicago, IL

1d•$22 - $78•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.)

Responsibilities

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