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Forward Deployed Data Engineer

$180k - $200k
Full-time

LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is hiring a Forward Deployed Data Engineer for an innovative global organization redefining how enterprise data and AI solve real-world business challenges. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Forward Deployed Data Engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments where ideas quickly become production-ready solutions. If you’re passionate about AI agents, modern data architecture and partnering directly with stakeholders to solve complex business problems, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect and deliver enterprise-grade data and AI solutions from concept through deployment

  • Build scalable AI agents and multi-agent systems using modern agentic frameworks

  • Design data pipelines, APIs and backend services supporting business-critical applications

  • Develop LLM, RAG and AI-powered workflows that improve decision-making

  • Partner directly with product, engineering and business leaders to define technical solutions

  • Create architecture documentation, solution diagrams and technical roadmaps

  • Mentor engineers and champion engineering best practices

  • Continuously evaluate emerging AI technologies to drive innovation

What You’ll Need

  • 6+ years of software or data engineering experience

  • Expertise designing end-to-end data platforms and cloud-based architectures

  • Strong Python development experience

  • Experience building AI agents using LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar frameworks

  • Knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol)

  • Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines, SQL, NoSQL and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

  • Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders

  • Experience delivering solutions in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

What’s In It for Me?

  • Compensation: $162,700-$235,800 annually

  • Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and eligibility to earn discretionary bonus

  • Location: Chicago, IL

  • Work Model: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

  • Opportunity to build next-generation AI and data products at enterprise scale

  • Collaborative, innovative team with significant ownership and visibility

If you’re ready to help shape the future of enterprise AI as a Forward Deployed Data Engineer , apply today. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside industry leaders while solving complex technical challenges that have meaningful business impact.

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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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