AI Native Software Engineer

Contractor Opportunity: AI Native Software Engineer Location: Hybrid - USA  Engagement Type: Contractor via Third-Party Supplier Contracting Entity: Accenture Supplier of Record: BCforward Start Date: 6/1/2026 Duration: 3 Months with potential for extension About the Role We are seeking a hands‑on AI Native Software Engineer to design, build, and deploy production‑grade AI‑driven systems within complex enterprise environments. In this role, you will focus on agent‑based architectures, AI platform integration, and cloud‑native development, delivering scalable, reliable solutions that power real business workflows. This is a 100% hands‑on engineering role, ideal for a senior technologist who thrives at the intersection of AI systems, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure. This opportunity is open to individuals located in the United States.     Contractors will be engaged and paid by a third-party payroll supplier, BCforward, which will serve as the employer of record for tax and compliance purposes. Key Responsibilities Core Duties Design, implement, and maintain AI agent workflows, including retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG), orchestration, tool/function invocation, and policy‑based routing Build cloud‑native backend services and APIs to support AI‑driven applications and enterprise integrations Implement evaluation, monitoring, and observability frameworks to ensure accuracy, latency, reliability, and system health across AI agent lifecycles Optimize AI and system performance across cost, scalability, and latency dimensions in production environments Deliverables or Project Scope Production‑ready AI‑powered applications aligned to defined business workflows and enterprise standards Scalable multi‑model and multi‑provider AI architectures, including abstraction layers for provider flexibility Fully deployed cloud‑native services using microservices, containers, and serverless or event‑driven patterns Robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code implementations, logging, monitoring, and fault‑tolerant deployments Collaboration Tools or Platforms Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) AI Platforms & Models: OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Google Vertex AI, and select open‑source models Agent & Orchestration Frameworks: LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI (or similar) Cloud & DevOps Tooling: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, CI/CD pipelines Enterprise Integration: APIs, enterprise platforms, monitoring and observability tools Why You’ll Love This Role Build real, enterprise‑grade AI systems that move beyond experimentation into production Remain deeply technical in a 100% hands‑on engineering role with no people‑management responsibilities Work with modern AI platforms, multi‑model architectures, and cloud‑native technologies Focus on high‑impact delivery with clear scope, measurable outcomes, and implementation ownership Collaborate with experienced engineering teams in an execution‑driven environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience 8–10+ years of professional software engineering experience with ownership of production systems 3+ years of hands‑on experience building and deploying AI/LLM‑based systems in production (agents, RAG pipelines, orchestration) Strong experience designing and delivering cloud‑native systems, including APIs, microservices, containers, and serverless or event‑driven architectures Proficiency in Python, Java, or comparable backend languages Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring or observability tools Proven ability to deliver production‑quality code, including testing, debugging, performance tuning, and operational readiness Preferred Qualifications Experience with agent frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar Experience designing multi‑agent or distributed AI systems Familiarity with multi‑model and multi‑provider AI architectures Experience integrating AI solutions into enterprise‑scale systems or platforms Demonstrated experience optimizing AI workloads for cost, performance, and latency Additional Information / Requirements 75% Travel - In Country Preferred Locations: Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, or East Coast Based This is a 100% hands‑on engineering role with no people‑management responsibilities Strong problem‑solving skills and technical judgment in complex enterprise environments Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and client engineering teams Comfortable working within existing architecture standards, security requirements, and engineering best practices Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and design discussions How to Apply Please register and submit your resume at  .  Qualified candidates will be contacted by Accenture’s Direct Sourcing team for initial screening, then by BCforward for next steps. Compliance Notes This is a contractor role administered through a third-party payroll supplier. The supplier will determine compensation, benefits, and applicable employment policies. The contractor will not be eligible for employee benefits from Accenture. The supplier will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws including ADA, FMLA, and local ordinances. Contractors must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for work authorization in the United States. Individuals currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Contractor candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. A criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to engagement with Accenture. 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As required by law, below you’ll find the reasonable range of compensation BCforward expects to pay for this role as set forth below. We anticipate this contractor role will be posted until 5/13/2026. BCforward offers a market competitive suite of benefits including but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.  See more information on our benefits here:   Role Location Hourly Range California $100.00 to $155.00 Colorado $90.00 to $135.00 Cleveland $75.00 to $115.00 District of Columbia $95.00 to $145.00 Illinois $90.00 to $140.00 Maryland $95.00 to $145.00 Massachusetts $95.00 to $150.00 Minnesota $85.00 to $130.00 New York/New Jersey $95.00 to $150.00 Washington $100.00 to $155.00 Drug-Free Workplace Accenture maintains a drug-free workplace. Engaging in illegal activities, including drug abuse, may result in termination or other appropriate action. 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