Full-Time

Lead AI & LLM Architect

Accenture

Accenture

10,001+ employees

Global professional services and technology consulting

No salary listed

Paris, France

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
LLM
Data Science
Neural Networks
Machine Learning
Observability

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor-level degree or equivalent is required.
  • Significant experience designing and deploying advanced enterprise-grade AI solutions combining agentic AI, generative AI, and traditional machine learning on at least one cloud platform.
  • Demonstrated experience with Large Language Models and Generative AI.
  • Recognized expertise designing and deploying LLM-based application architectures.
  • Solid experience in software engineering, machine learning, deep learning, and Natural Language Processing.
  • Several years of practical experience as a machine learning architect, with expertise designing Big Data, machine learning, and large-scale analytics platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders to define enterprise AI strategy by connecting business objectives to a coherent technology vision and roadmap.
  • Lead enterprise AI maturity assessments and build implementation roadmaps that sequence investments for sustainable competitive advantage.
  • Own the complete technical solution for complex AI platforms, ensuring that each architectural domain is coherent and aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.
  • Translate guiding architecture principles into concrete, defensible technical solutions for delivery teams.
  • Design innovative prototypes and proofs of concept using emerging technologies to reduce risk and demonstrate solution value quickly.
  • Perform technology evaluations and benchmark analyses to make evidence-based recommendations on tools, frameworks, and platforms.
  • Define the architectural direction for model- and tool-independent multi-agent ecosystems, including orchestration, memory, tool and skill use, governed through a centralized AI Gateway.
  • Establish the Agent Registry and certification mechanisms to prevent uncertified agents from accessing production.
  • Define memory as an abstract platform service independent of underlying vendor technologies.
  • Define the foundation model and inference strategy, including model adaptation, fine-tuning, and dynamic routing mechanisms that optimize cost, quality, and latency.
  • Define deployment standards for high-throughput, low-latency inference environments and for deploying traditional machine learning models on unified platforms.
  • Own the architecture of the Enterprise Context Layer, including knowledge graphs, ontologies, vector search, and semantic search.
  • Define design principles for memory and context assembly mechanisms that manage prompts, context windows, and conversational state.
  • Own security, governance, observability, performance, and scalability consistently across all technical domains.
  • Establish the identity and authorization model, including agent identity, IAM/IAP integration, and defense-in-depth mechanisms.
  • Define guardrail frameworks at each platform level to balance protection and performance.
  • Govern the MCP Control Plane, including the registry, gateway, and risk-assessment mechanisms for internal and third-party servers.
  • Promote an adopt-over-build approach for industrialized evaluation and observability solutions.
  • Make FinOps a core architecture pillar through usage traceability, gateway-controlled budgets, and cost-per-use-case analysis.
  • Make final decisions on architecture patterns, reference architectures, frameworks, and technology choices by balancing innovation and pragmatism.
  • Lead and coordinate domain architects and specialized experts to resolve cross-domain issues and build a coherent production-ready system.
  • Develop the practice's reference architectures, frameworks, and reusable assets, systematically favoring an adopt-over-build approach.
  • Facilitate in-depth architecture workshops and working sessions with client executives and engineering teams.
  • Produce and govern reference architecture artifacts, including blueprints, reference architectures, Architecture Decision Records, and integration specifications, for large-scale programs.
  • Act as a recognized AI domain leader by contributing to the practice vision and representing the organization in publications, conferences, and industry events.

Accenture is a global professional services firm that helps companies navigate technology-driven change. It offers strategies and services across consulting, digital, technology, and operations, with a strong emphasis on cloud, artificial intelligence, security, and enterprise reinvention. Accenture works by delivering end-to-end solutions, combining advisory work with implementation, technology platforms, and managed services to transform how organizations operate and compete in today’s digital world. The company differentiates itself through its long history as a dedicated tech-advisory arm that gained independence in 2001, its scale, and its active acquisitions—particularly since 2013—to expand capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Its goal is to help the world’s largest corporations rethink and reshape their operations to stay ahead of rapid technological shifts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 revenue reached $18.7 billion, up 6%, with 17% operating margin.
  • Accenture doubled cyber spending to $9 billion, adding $208 million ARR immediately.
  • AI services and partner launches, including Radisson and ChatGPT, expand monetizable demand.

What critics are saying

  • FY26 revenue guidance fell to 3%-4% local currency growth after June 2026.
  • LearnVantage faded by June 2026, signaling failed product focus and shifting priorities.
  • DoJ continues investigating Accenture Federal Services, threatening contracts and a prolonged reputational overhang.

What makes Accenture unique

  • Accenture Edge targets $240 billion mid-market demand with repeatable enterprise-grade solutions.
  • Dragos, runZero, and NetRise create a differentiated OT cybersecurity platform around critical infrastructure.
  • Accenture still pairs consulting, cloud, and AI delivery across 770,000 employees worldwide.

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