> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # AI Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/6801db30761f80db Accenture posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in San Diego, CA, at $115,300–$160,100 base, below the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. AI Engineer responsible for integrating and operationalizing AI-assisted development across a large-scale enterprise Linux platform of approximately 6M+ lines of code. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Accenture](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/accenture) Posted May 18, 2026 by Accenture · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 8, 2026 **$115,300–$160,100** San Diego, CA AI Engineer responsible for integrating and operationalizing AI-assisted development across a large-scale enterprise Linux platform of approximately 6M+ lines of code. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F6801db30761f80db&placement=top) - [View posting at Accenture](https://boards.greenhouse.io/accenturefederalservices/jobs/4682373006?gh_jid=4682373006) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $115K–$160K Below the median Midpoint $138K · median $190K This job $115K to $160K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **4+ years** software development Background - **Software engineering** Visa - **No visa sponsorship** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 4+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in San Diego, CA. Could you work there? The posting says no visa sponsorship. Do you need one? 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[What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: San Diego, CA - **Visa sponsorship**: Not available - **Pay**: ## More like this [Booz Allen](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/booz-allen) ### [Palantir Foundry Developer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/2958c14c3e11b38b) Arlington, VA · Mclean, VA · +1 more 1mo ago $77,600–$176,000 [Cadre AI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/cadre-ai) ### [Forward Deployed AI Engineer | San Diego, CA](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/bb21b43f6b721f75) San Diego, CA 3mo ago $100,000–$140,000 [PwC (US)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pwc-us) ### [Senior Engineer, Google Cloud](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/185ac0e4c847ab6b) Chicago, IL · Raleigh, NC · +62 more New · 5d ago $77,000–$202,000 - [Other jobs at Accenture (43)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/accenture) ## The job description from Accenture Posted by Accenture on May 18, 2026 At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! ### Job Description We are looking for an AI Engineer to help drive the integration of AI-assisted development workflows into a large-scale enterprise Linux environment. This role is focused on practical AI application within software engineering, including code intelligence, developer tooling, requirements-driven development, and AI-assisted modernization of a large legacy codebase consisting primarily of modern languages and frameworks. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience integrating and operationalizing modern AI/LLM technologies within real-world development environments. ### Environment - Large enterprise software platform (~6M+ LOC) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment - GitLab-based development workflows - GPU-enabled internal AI infrastructure - Complex legacy and modern hybrid systems ### Responsibilities - Lead the design and delivery of localization strategies, air-gapped environments, and on-premises localized solutions to meet client requirements. - Build and optimize high-performance inference pipelines using technologies such as vLLM and modern GPU-serving frameworks. - Develop agentic AI workflows leveraging orchestration frameworks, tool calling, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). - Integrate LLMs, vector databases, APIs, and enterprise systems into production applications. - Collaborate with software engineers, and platform teams to productionize AI prototypes and services. - Improve model performance, throughput, latency, scalability, and operational efficiency. - Implement monitoring, observability, evaluation, and testing frameworks for AI systems. - Develop APIs, backend services, and automation workflows supporting AI-driven products. - Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and developer tooling including Open Code, OpenwebUI, Claude Code and modern AI coding assistants. - Contribute to AI platform architecture, deployment standards, and engineering best practices. ### Required Skills - 4 years of software development with experience in any of the following: - Strong Linux experience (Red Hat / Enterprise Linux required) - Experience with LLMs, RAG systems, embeddings, or AI-assisted tooling - Experience with GitLab workflows and CI/CD - Strong Python development experience - Experience with APIs, backend systems, and automation - Strong understanding of software architecture and large-scale systems ### Preferred Skills - GPU infrastructure experience - Experience deploying or operating local/open-source models - Experience with vector databases and semantic search - Experience with developer tooling or IDE integrations - Experience with AI evaluation/testing frameworks - Experience with secure/offline AI environments - Familiarity with code indexing and static analysis systems - Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills - Experience working with legacy systems and modernization efforts ### Clearance - Active Secret security clearance is required, and must be willing and able to upgrade to TS/SCI. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of **California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia**. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $115,300—$160,100 USD * **What We Believe *** *As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.* * **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*** *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 Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.* *Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.* ** *Requesting An Accommodation*** *Accenture Federal Services 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 Federal Services 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 youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.* ** *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 Federal Services 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.* *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.* *California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.* [View posting at Accenture](https://boards.greenhouse.io/accenturefederalservices/jobs/4682373006?gh_jid=4682373006) ## About Accenture Accenture helps enterprises and governments reinvent strategy, technology, operations and customer growth through global consulting, managed services, AI/data, cloud and ecosystem partnerships. 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