Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer

New York, NY (Hybrid preferred) Or Remote (EST/CT timezone)

$200,000 to $250,000 base + Equity

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth AI software business transforming how enterprises leverage AI for content operations, analytics, and workflow automation. You'll be at the forefront of client delivery, working directly with senior stakeholders to design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions that create measurable business impact.

The Company

They are an innovative AI platform helping organisations scale growth through intelligent automation, AI-powered workflows, and data-driven decision making. Their technology enables clients to operationalise AI across complex business processes and integrate seamlessly into existing technology environments.

As they continue to expand their enterprise footprint, they are investing heavily in technical client delivery and implementation excellence. This role offers the opportunity to work on strategic, high-impact engagements while helping shape a repeatable delivery model for future enterprise customers.

The Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will lead client-facing AI implementations from discovery through production deployment, acting as the bridge between business objectives and technical execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of enterprise AI implementations from solution design through launch and handover
• Working directly with client business, analytics, data, technology, and operational stakeholders to define requirements and success metrics
• Building and deploying production-ready solutions, integrations, automations, and workflows
• Designing and implementing integrations across APIs, data sources, enterprise systems, and workflow tools
• Running experiments and evaluating how AI solutions can be embedded within client technology environments
• Translating complex technical findings into clear business recommendations for executive and C-suite stakeholders
• Managing implementation risks, delivery timelines, and dependencies across multiple teams
• Driving user adoption, documentation, operational readiness, and long-term success
• Partnering closely with Product Managers to influence future product capabilities and roadmap decisions
• Operating effectively in fast-moving environments where priorities and requirements evolve

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong commercial experience within consulting, solution delivery, implementation, analytics, data engineering, data science, or technical programme leadership
• Proven experience delivering complex software, AI, analytics, automation, or digital transformation projects from concept to production
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience translating ambiguous business problems into practical technical solutions
• Hands-on technical capability across data, analytics, integrations, APIs, or modern software environments
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a track record of driving outcomes independently
• Comfortable making decisions with incomplete information and maintaining delivery momentum

Preferred backgrounds include:

• Management or technology consulting
• AI, analytics, software implementation, or digital transformation environments
• MarTech, AdTech, SaaS, or data-intensive technology businesses
• Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Technical Consulting, Technical Programme Management, or Implementation Consulting

What They Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with enterprise clients and executive stakeholders
• High level of ownership and influence within a rapidly growing AI business
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and real-world enterprise deployments
• Clear progression opportunities as the company continues to scale
• Hybrid working in New York preferred, with remote options available across EST and CST time zones
• Support for eligible visa transfer candidates

How to Apply

If you're excited by the opportunity to solve complex client challenges, deploy AI solutions in production environments, and drive measurable business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.