Forward Deployed Data Engineer

Forward Deployed Data Engineer

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.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.