Forward Deployed Engineer (Senior/Staff), AI Foundry Team (Seattle)

Are you ready to make an impact?At West Monroe, we believe the next generation of consulting will be built by small, highly capable teams that ship real software, solve hard problems, and create measurable value quickly. We are hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to build and deploy Operational Intelligence solutions for clients. This is a role for engineers who want to be close to the work: writing code, deploying systems, integrating messy source data, building applications people use, and helping turn new ideas into durable software assets.You will work directly with clients and cross-functional teammates to build production-ready systems that improve how businesses operate. One project might involve integrating fragmented operational systems into a single platform. Another might involve building a workflow automation layer, an internal application, or an AI-enabled interface that helps users act on live business data. The work is varied, fast-moving, and centered on shipping.This role is best suited for someone who wants to build maintainable software, who likes solving new problems, and who wants to help shape both client solutions and the future of West Monroe’s platform capabilities.About the roleYou will play a leading role in designing, building, and deploying software in client environments. You will work across infrastructure, integrations, data, workflows, and applications. You will move from problem definition to prototype to production, often in close partnership with users and stakeholders.You will also contribute to the development of repeatable platform capabilities and reusable technical assets that can be applied across engagements.By the time you have completed a few projects, you will have shipped software across a wide range of environments, business problems, and technical contexts, with more variety and end-to-end ownership than many traditional engineering roles offer.What you will doBuild and deploy leading-edge operational intelligence platforms and products that turn fragmented data and workflows into practical, usable systems that improve client operations and drive measurable business outcomesPartner with world-class engineers and product leaders to shape technical solutions, improve delivery approaches, and strengthen what we build over timeDevelop full-stack solutions, including services, APIs, applications, dashboards, and intelligent features that help users understand and act on business dataIntegrate client systems and build the data pipelines required to unify information across operational and analytical environmentsDesign and implement workflow automations that coordinate actions across people, systems, and processesWork directly with users and client stakeholders to understand needs, test ideas, and refine solutions based on feedbackSupport systems in production by monitoring performance, resolving issues across the stack, and continuously improving reliabilityHelp create reusable engineering patterns, deployment approaches, and software assets that strengthen future client deliveryDocument architectures, operational procedures, and handoff materials so client teams can own and extend what has been builtWhat we are looking forWe are looking for engineers who care deeply about building.You are likely a strong fit if:You write clean, production-ready code and care about the craft of software engineeringYou like building from zero, not just maintaining existing systemsYou are energized by hard, unfamiliar problems and can learn quickly when neededYou are comfortable working across different architectures, codebases, and business contextsYou can balance speed and quality without becoming rigid about eitherYou want to work closely with users and understand whether what you are building is actually usefulYou are comfortable operating with ownership, ambiguity, and a high degree of trustYou want to help shape not just project outcomes, but how a team builds and delivers over timeQualificationsRequired:5+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or a related technical role with significant hands-on building.Know how to work as a team, write kind and maintainable code, and are excited about the end user, not just engineering for the sake of engineeringProduction experience with some or all of GraphQL, neo4j, PostgreSQL, Python, TypeScript/React, Erlang, GolangExperience integrating multiple third-party systems via REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven patterns, custom connectors, and batch processesAbility to operate autonomously in fast-paced, ambiguous client environments with minimal supervisionAbility to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. We want engineers who are excited to share (e.g., write, make videos) about their work to one another and non-engineers.Experience building and deploying production software in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCPWillingness to travel and embed on-site with clients (25-50%)Preferred:Familiarity with AI/ML tooling: Data warehousing and analysis (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake), LLM integration, RAG pipelines, or similar frameworksBackground in workflow orchestration (e.g., Temporal, Inngest, Airflow)Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker)Exposure to field services, logistics, construction, utilities, or similar operationally complex industriesPrior consulting or client-facing engineering experienceExperience in forward deployed, client-embedded, startup, or product-oriented engineering rolesHow you will workYou will spend most of your time building. Some weeks that will mean designing a system and writing code heads down. Other weeks it will mean deploying into a client environment, debugging an integration, refining an application based on user feedback, or partnering with stakeholders to make tradeoffs in real time.You will work on small teams with high ownership. You will be expected to move between technical depth and practical execution. You will likely touch multiple layers of the stack in the same week.This role is not built for someone who wants to stay narrowly scoped, avoid ambiguity, or sit far from users. It is built for someone who wants to ship.Why this role is compellingYou will build real systems that operate in real business environmentsYou will work on meaningful problems, not internal abstractions disconnected from outcomesYou will ship software across a wide range of use cases, industries, and client contextsYou will have end-to-end ownership, from understanding the problem to deploying the solutionYou will help shape how West Monroe builds and deploys operational intelligence solutionsYou will contribute to both immediate client delivery and longer-term platform innovationWho should be excited about this roleThis role is a strong fit for engineers who want:More building, less bureaucracyMore ownership, less narrow specializationMore real-world deployment, less theoretical architectureMore exposure to users and outcomes, less distance from the problemMore opportunities to create new systems and capabilities, not just maintain old onesBased on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date. Seattle or Washington, D.C.$236,300—$277,700 USDLos Angeles$247,500—$291,000 USDNew York City or San Francisco$258,800—$304,200 USDA location not listed above$225,000—$264,500 USDOther consultancies talk at you.At West Monroe, we work with you.We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions.The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next.You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit . 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