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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Partner Solutions Lead

Accenture
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026 CLOSED ON 4/18/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Partner Solutions Lead position at Accenture?

We are:

A forward-thinking services company at the forefront of AI-native innovation. We partner with enterprise clients to create next-generation, agent-powered workflows engineered to scale in real-world settings. Our engineers embed deeply with customers, moving projects beyond experimentation into operational reality.

You Are:

A Forward-Deployed AI Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI platforms, enterprise systems, and real-world business problems. It is a product-minded, customer-embedded engineering role where you will work directly with clients, partners, and internal product teams to design, prototype, deploy, and scale end-to-end AI solutions.

The Work:

You will work hands-on with platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, ServiceNow, and other enterprise systems, translating ambiguous business needs into production-grade AI workflows that deliver measurable impact.

This role requires strong engineering depth, excellent communication, comfort with ambiguity, and a builder’s mindset.

Responsibilities:


  • Work directly with clients and internal teams to understand business problems, shape AI use cases, and define technical solutions — often from ambiguous or evolving requirements.
  • Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions, integrating LLMs and AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) with enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, data platforms, internal systems).
  • Rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy AI-enabled workflows, agents, copilots, and automations into real operational environments.
  • Serve as the technical bridge between product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders, ensuring solutions are technically sound, usable, and aligned with business value.
  • Drive solution architecture, including:
  • Prompt and workflow design
  • API integrations and orchestration
  • Enterprise knowledge integration)
  • Security, privacy, and governance considerations
  • Own solutions from concept → prototype → production → iteration, with accountability for quality, reliability, and outcomes.
  • Provide technical leadership and best practices for responsible, secure, and scalable AI deployment.

  • At Accenture, we hire the best people and help them become even better through world-class training, career counseling, mentoring and support to help you maintain professional success.

    Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.

    What You Need:


  • Minimum 10 years software engineering experience (Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java) with 5 years’ experience integrating APIs and building distributed, production systems.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience with modern AI/ML platforms such as:
  • OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar foundation model providers
  • Workflow orchestration and agent frameworks
  • Enterprise platforms (ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, data platforms, etc.)
  • Minimum of 5 years experience translating high-level business needs into concrete technical designs and implementations in a large enterprise-wide organizations or professional services firm.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in client-facing communication and collaboration, including leading technical discussions, workshops, or delivery sessions under ambiguity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent OR equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

  • 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 as set forth below.

    We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 01/28/2026 and open for at least 3 days.

    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:

    U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

    Role Location Annual Salary Range

    California $132,500 to $302,400

    Cleveland $122,700 to $241,900

    Colorado $132,500 to $261,300

    District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200

    Illinois $122,700 to $261,300

    Maryland $132,500 to $261,300

    Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200

    Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300

    New York $122,700 to $302,400

    New Jersey $141,100 to $302,400

    Washington $141,100 to $278,200

    Requesting an Accommodation

    Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

    If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

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    We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

    For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement

    Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

    Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

    Other Employment Statements

    Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

    Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

    Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.

    The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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