Kick start your engineering career at Accenture as a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE). This early-career role is designed for entry level candidates with strong software engineering foundations, high learning agility, and demonstrated AI savviness. FDEs are hired with a clear hire-to-train model and developed into client-facing, full-stack, cloud-native engineers embedded directly with client teams.
The RoleAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work across the full software development lifecycle, building and evolving custom applications, platforms, and APIs. You will leverage cloud, DevOps, and AI tools to accelerate delivery while learning how to translate business needs into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver client solutions
- Design, build, test, and deploy custom applications and services
- Develop API-driven and platform-based solutions
- Work in Agile delivery models (Scrum, Lean, XP)
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and learning
- Contribute to proofs of concept, technical documentation, and solution development
- Engage in client-facing environments and clearly communicate technical concepts
Ways of WorkingThis role requires working on site approximately three days per week with clients, partners, or in Accenture offices and delivery centers. In-person collaboration is essential for learning, mentoring, and building strong client relationships, with flexibility supported where possible.
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Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
- Foundational programming experience (Java/JVM, .NET, Python, or Node.js)
- Basic understanding of web technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
- Academic projects or internships in software development
Understanding of Agile fundamentals
Preferred Skills & Exposure- API and service-oriented architectures
- Databases (SQL or NoSQL)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- DevOps concepts and automation
- Frontend frameworks such as React or Angular
We are looking for candidates who actively and frequently use AI in their day to-day work or studies. Successful candidates can demonstrate practical, everyday examples of how they leverage AI.
Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment when using AI, validate outputs, understand limitations, and show curiosity about how AI is reshaping modern software engineering.
Mindsets & Soft Skills- Curiosity and learning agility
- Storytelling and clear communication
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ownership
- Adaptability and resilience
- Collaboration in diverse, global teams
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 08/31/2026
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:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Hourly Salary Range
California $23.13 to $64.23
Cleveland $21.39 to $51.39
Colorado $23.13 to $55.53
District of Columbia $24.62 to $59.09
Illinois $21.39 to $55.53
Maryland $23.13 to $55.53
Massachusetts $23.13 to $59.09
Minnesota $23.13 to $55.53
New York $21.39 to $64.23
New Jersey $24.62 to $64.23
Washington $24.62 to $59.09
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