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Posted Date 7/19/2026 Description
We Are:
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments, and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services, creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 790,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, and we believe that scaling AI responsibly is what makes it durable. Technology is at the core of change today, and we combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data, and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise, and global delivery capability.
Our Responsible AI capability, within our broader AI & Data practice, sits at the intersection of deep industry knowledge, applied AI engineering, and trusted AI governance. We help the world's leading organizations build and run production-grade AI and agentic systems that are safe, fair, transparent, and compliant by design, not by afterthought. We are not looking for generalists who advise on AI risk in the abstract. We need a practitioner who has built, shipped, and run AI systems at scale, who understands exactly where the technical, ethical, and operational risks live, and who can engineer the guardrails directly into the architecture and the delivery model, across both onshore and offshore teams.
You Are:
You are a Responsible AI Senior Manager who makes trustworthy AI real by building it, not just reviewing it. You bring that credibility because you are, at your core, a deeply technical AI and Data delivery leader: you have designed and shipped production AI, agentic AI, and data science solutions yourself, and you have led large, distributed delivery teams across onshore and offshore locations to do the same at scale. You are equally comfortable in a model architecture review, an agentic workflow design session, and a governance committee, and you use that technical fluency to embed fairness, transparency, safety, and compliance directly into how systems are designed, built, tested, and operated. You set the technical and ethical standard for how generative and agentic AI gets built, secured, and run, and you lead the engineering, data science, and delivery teams who build it.
The Work:
- Embed Responsible AI across the lifecycle — define and operationalize Responsible AI standards, including fairness and bias testing, explainability, model and data governance, privacy, safety evaluations, and human oversight, and build these controls directly into engineering and MLOps/LLMOps pipelines rather than bolting them on after the fact.
- Own AI risk and governance — serve as the senior technical authority on responsible use of generative and agentic AI, running model risk assessments, red-teaming and safety evaluations, and advising clients and internal leadership on regulatory, ethical, and reputational AI risk.
- Lead large-scale, global delivery teams responsibly — manage and mentor large onshore and offshore AI, data science, and engineering teams delivering production-grade AI and agentic AI solutions, owning staffing, technical direction, quality, and delivery outcomes across geographies and time zones, with Responsible AI checkpoints built into every stage of delivery.
- Architect and build production AI and agentic systems with guardrails in place — personally guide the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise AI, agentic AI, and data science platforms spanning multiple model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, and others) and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, Google), ensuring solutions are production-grade, scalable, maintainable, and governed.
- Set technical standards and reference architectures grounded in Responsible AI — define reference architectures and technical standards for LLMOps, agentic AI orchestration, data science workflows, security, reliability, and cost governance across the AI estate, and hold engineering teams accountable to them.
- Drive cost and security governance — establish FinOps-for-AI cost optimization practices and embed AI security and governance controls into platform design and delivery.
- Shape responsible AI solutions and grow the business — partner with clients and pursuit teams to shape solutions, architectures, and delivery models for major AI and Responsible AI programs, and contribute to Accenture sales and proposal efforts when needed.
- Build organizational capability in Responsible AI — develop playbooks, training, and governance frameworks that raise the Responsible AI and technical delivery maturity of teams across the practice, and continue to deepen your own expertise in AI engineering, agentic AI, data science, and Responsible AI.
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:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software, AI/ML engineering, or data science, including architecture and technical leadership
- Minimum of 6 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise AI, agentic AI, or data science platforms in production, across major cloud and model providers
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large, distributed teams, including direct experience managing both onshore and offshore delivery teams
- Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering production-grade AI use cases end to end, from prototype through deployment and operations, with governance and risk controls built in
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Responsible AI, AI governance, model risk management, or AI ethics, including hands-on work on fairness, explainability, privacy, or safety evaluation
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with LLMOps/MLOps at scale and multi-cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, Google)
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience designing and building agentic AI architectures, including multi-agent orchestration, tool use, and autonomous workflow design
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience
Bonus Points If:
- You hold a certification or formal training in Responsible AI, AI governance, or AI risk management
- You have demonstrated thought leadership or published work in Responsible AI, AI engineering, or agentic AI
- You have experience standing up AI governance functions or Responsible AI programs from the ground up
- You have a Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Data Science, or AI/ML
- You hold cloud architecture or AI engineering certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google)
- You have external client-facing consulting experience
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We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $338,300
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
Connecticut $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Ohio $122,700 to $270,600
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200
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Salary132,500.00 - 338,300.00 Annual Type Full-time
Salary Context
This $122K-$338K range is above the 75th percentile for AI Safety roles in our dataset (median: $223K across 10 roles with salary data).
Role Details
About This Role
This role sits at the intersection of AI and engineering, building systems that bring machine learning capabilities into production environments. The scope varies by company, but the common thread is applying AI technology to solve real business problems at scale. Most AI roles today require a combination of software engineering fundamentals and domain-specific ML knowledge, with the exact mix depending on the team's maturity and the product they're building.
The AI job market is evolving fast. New role categories emerge as companies figure out what they need to ship AI-powered products. What matters most is the ability to learn quickly, build working systems, and iterate based on real-world performance data. The specific title matters less than the skills you bring and the problems you can solve. Companies are past the experimentation phase and want engineers who can deliver production-quality systems that work reliably at scale.
Across the 9,079 AI roles we're tracking, AI Safety positions make up 1% of the market. At Information Technology Senior Management Forum, this role fits into their broader AI and engineering organization.
AI hiring keeps growing across industries. Companies in tech, finance, healthcare, and retail are all building AI teams. The strongest demand is for people who can bridge the gap between AI research and production engineering. The shift toward generative AI has created new role types (LLM Engineer, Prompt Engineer, AI Agent Developer) that didn't exist three years ago, while traditional roles (Data Scientist, ML Engineer) have evolved to incorporate LLM capabilities.
What the Work Looks Like
Day-to-day work involves a mix of building, debugging, and collaborating. You'll write code, review pull requests, participate in design discussions, and work with cross-functional teams (product, design, data) to define what AI features should do and how they should behave. Expect to spend time on both technical implementation and communication. Most AI teams operate in two-week sprint cycles, with regular demos and retrospectives. The ratio of heads-down coding to meetings and reviews varies by seniority, with senior roles spending more time on architecture decisions and mentorship.
AI hiring keeps growing across industries. Companies in tech, finance, healthcare, and retail are all building AI teams. The strongest demand is for people who can bridge the gap between AI research and production engineering. The shift toward generative AI has created new role types (LLM Engineer, Prompt Engineer, AI Agent Developer) that didn't exist three years ago, while traditional roles (Data Scientist, ML Engineer) have evolved to incorporate LLM capabilities.
Skills Required
Python and cloud platform experience are common requirements. Specific skill needs vary by company and focus area, but familiarity with ML frameworks, data pipelines, and API design covers the basics for most roles. RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), vector databases, and LLM API integration are increasingly standard requirements across role types.
Beyond the core stack, communication skills matter more than many technical candidates realize. The ability to explain AI capabilities and limitations to non-technical stakeholders is a differentiator at every level. Technical writing, documentation, and clear thinking about tradeoffs are underrated skills in AI roles. Experience with evaluation methodology (how to measure whether an AI system is working well) is becoming a core requirement, especially for roles that involve LLM integration.
Look for job postings that specify the problems you'll work on, the tech stack, and the team structure. Vague postings that list every AI buzzword are often a sign the company hasn't figured out what they need. Strong postings describe the product context, the team you'd join, and the specific challenges you'd tackle.
Compensation Benchmarks
AI Safety roles pay a median of $256,000 based on 66 positions with disclosed compensation. Senior-level AI roles across all categories have a median of $229,300. This role's midpoint ($230K) sits 10% below the category median. Disclosed range: $122K to $338K.
Across all AI roles, the market median is $213,000. Top-quartile compensation starts at $263,911. The 90th percentile reaches $318,400. For comparison, the highest-paying categories include Research Engineer ($252,000) and AI Engineering Manager ($251,622). By seniority level: Entry: $111,000; Mid: $193,200; Senior: $229,300; Director: $272,300; VP: $235,830.
Information Technology Senior Management Forum AI Hiring
Information Technology Senior Management Forum has 25 open AI roles right now. They're hiring across AI/ML Engineer, AI Product Manager, AI Agent Developer, Data Scientist. Positions span New York, NY, US, Franklin Lakes, NJ, US, McLean, VA, US. Compensation range: $167K - $392K.
Location Context
Across all AI roles, 6% (531 positions) offer remote work, while 8,478 require on-site attendance. Top AI hiring metros: New York (3,078 roles, $221,000 median); San Francisco (2,646 roles, $261,000 median); Los Angeles (1,486 roles, $210,000 median).
Career Path
Common paths into AI Safety roles include Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst.
From here, career progression typically leads toward Senior Engineer, AI Architect, Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer.
Focus on building things that work. A deployed project that solves a real problem is worth more than any certification. Contribute to open-source, build portfolio projects, and invest in fundamentals (software engineering, statistics, systems design) rather than chasing the latest framework. The AI field moves fast, but the engineers who succeed long-term are the ones with strong fundamentals who can adapt to new tools and paradigms as they emerge.
What to Expect in Interviews
AI interviews typically combine coding challenges (Python-focused), system design questions tailored to the role, and discussions about your experience with relevant tools and frameworks. Strong candidates demonstrate both technical depth and the ability to make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs. Prepare portfolio projects that demonstrate end-to-end capability rather than isolated skills.
When evaluating opportunities: Look for job postings that specify the problems you'll work on, the tech stack, and the team structure. Vague postings that list every AI buzzword are often a sign the company hasn't figured out what they need. Strong postings describe the product context, the team you'd join, and the specific challenges you'd tackle.
AI Hiring Overview
The AI job market has 9,079 open positions tracked in our dataset. By seniority: 106 entry-level, 4,384 mid-level, 3,343 senior, and 1,246 leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level). Remote roles make up 6% of the market (531 positions). The remaining 8,478 roles require on-site or hybrid attendance.
The market median for AI roles is $213,000. Top-quartile compensation starts at $263,911. The 90th percentile reaches $318,400. Highest-paying categories: AI Safety ($256,000 median, 66 roles); Research Engineer ($252,000 median, 457 roles); AI Engineering Manager ($251,622 median, 55 roles).
AI hiring keeps growing across industries. Companies in tech, finance, healthcare, and retail are all building AI teams. The strongest demand is for people who can bridge the gap between AI research and production engineering. The shift toward generative AI has created new role types (LLM Engineer, Prompt Engineer, AI Agent Developer) that didn't exist three years ago, while traditional roles (Data Scientist, ML Engineer) have evolved to incorporate LLM capabilities.
The AI Job Market Today
The AI job market spans 9,079 open positions across 16 role categories. The largest categories by volume: AI/ML Engineer (6,862), AI Product Manager (453), AI Software Engineer (451). These three account for the majority of open positions, though smaller categories often have higher per-role compensation because of specialized skill requirements.
The seniority mix tells a story about where AI teams are in their maturity. Entry-level roles (106) are outnumbered by mid-level (4,384) and senior (3,343) positions, reflecting that most companies are past the 'build a team from scratch' phase and need experienced engineers who can ship production systems. Leadership roles (Director, VP, C-Level) total 1,246 positions, representing the bottleneck between technical execution and organizational strategy.
Remote work availability sits at 6% of all AI roles (531 positions), with 8,478 requiring on-site or hybrid attendance. The remote share has stabilized after the post-pandemic correction. Senior and specialized roles (Research Scientist, ML Architect) are more likely to be remote-eligible than entry-level positions, partly because experienced hires have more negotiating power and partly because these roles require less hands-on mentorship.
AI compensation is structured in clear tiers. The market median sits at $213,000. Top-quartile roles start at $263,911, and the 90th percentile reaches $318,400. These figures include base salary with disclosed compensation. Total compensation (including equity, bonuses, and sign-on) runs 20-40% higher at companies that offer those components.
Category matters for compensation. AI Safety roles lead at $256,000 median, while Prompt Engineer roles sit at $141,440. The spread between highest and lowest-paying categories reflects the premium on specialized technical skills versus broader analytical roles.
The most in-demand skills across all AI postings: Python (1,649 postings), Aws (898 postings), Azure (723 postings), Rag (671 postings), Gcp (536 postings), Pytorch (434 postings), Claude (410 postings), Kubernetes (406 postings). Python dominates, appearing in the vast majority of role descriptions regardless of category. Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) is the second most common requirement. The newer entrants to the top skills list (RAG, vector databases, LLM APIs) reflect the shift from traditional ML toward generative AI applications.
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