AI / ML Engineer

About this role

Accenture Federal Services seeks an AI/ML Engineer to develop and integrate agentic AI systems with existing data platforms in Chantilly, VA. You'll work on retrieval pipelines, agent tools, data ingestion, and microservices to support federal government missions in defense and national security.

What you'll do

• Develop retrieval pipelines including metadata indexing, embeddings, and hybrid search capabilities
• Build and deploy agent tools for structured queries, semantic search, and workflow orchestration
• Create ingestion and indexing pipelines for data lakes and vector stores
• Implement APIs, microservices, and backend logic for agentic systems
• Optimize query routing, caching, and grounding strategies
• Support prototyping, demos, and pilot deployments

What they're looking for

• Python programming
• APIs and microservices development
• Cloud services
• DevOps tools and principles
• Vector databases
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Agent frameworks
• SQL and distributed systems

Benefits

• Collaborative and caring work environment
• Professional growth through certifications and industry training
• Hands-on learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation ($120,500–$221,800 in select states)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work recognition