Here's what you need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience in Human-Computer/Human-AI/Human-Robot Interaction, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Design, Cognitive Science, EE, User Experience Research, or a related field. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting advanced R&D engineering related to AI, HCI, HRI, or Computational Design.

• 3 years of experience creating rapid prototypes that apply and test new ideas related to the interaction of emerging technologies and people’s experiences.

Bonus points if you have

• MS with experience in Human-Computer/Human-AI/Human-Robot Interaction, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Design, Cognitive Science, EE, User Experience Research, or related field.

• Familiarity with building applications with hardware such as biosensing wearables, robotic systems, AR/XR devices, eye-tracking and the like

• Proficiency in software development principles and common programming languages (such as Python, JavaScript), deep learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow or PyTorch) and experience in system programming (e.g., ROS2, Shell scripting, etc.) is highly desirable

• Understanding MLLM and VLM architectures, prompt engineering techniques, and Agentic processing stacks

• Expertise with user-centered design practices and user experience research methodologies such as usability testing, interviews, focus groups, etc.

• Experience with data annotation or human-in-the-loop systems

• Familiarity with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Experience with code validation, testing, and debugging

Professional Skills Requirements

• Proven ability to create a project plan and execute against it

• Proven ability to work energetically within a high-performance team

• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to embed in client-delivery teams as needed, and willingness to travel to do that if needed.

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 until 07/30/2026.

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:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $70,350 to $196,000

Cleveland $59,100 to $156,800

Colorado $63,800 to $169,300

District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300

Illinois $59,100 to $169,300

Maine $54,400 to $144,300

Maryland $63,800 to $169,300

Massachusetts $63,800 to $180,300

Minnesota $63,800 to $169,300

New York $66,300 to $196,000

New Jersey $68,000 to $196,000

Virginia $59,100 to $180,300

Washington $80,200 to $180,300

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