Forward Deployed Engineer

LatticeFlow AI; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of paid vacation

Learning & Development Coverage

Private Accident Insurance

Travel Perks: Zurich, Sofia, Dublin

Active Lifestyle: running club

Team Events & Get‑Togethers

Job summary

LatticeFlow AI is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge our platform with complex enterprise AI environments. You will own the full journey from technical pre-sales to hands-on deployment and long-term success.

You will tailor solutions for SaaS and on-premise deployments, build integrations, and translate governance needs into practical technical outcomes. Join ETH Zurich alumni and a fast-growing, globally distributed team.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in ML, software engineering, or related field.
• Experience executing Proof‑of‑Value engagements to convert prospects into customers.
• Experience deploying or integrating enterprise software in SaaS and on‑prem environments.
• Natural sales flair with ability to earn trust and advance deals.
• Strong communication skills for engineers and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI governance, risk, or compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Builder's mindset with independent problem-solving under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical pre-sales engagements: demos, scoping PoCs and PoVs, supporting sales to close deals.
• Own post-sale implementation end-to-end, deploying the platform across SaaS and on-prem environments.
• Tailor platform components to customer AI stacks and risk requirements.
• Build custom integrations, scripts, and workflows to deliver real value quickly.
• Translate AI governance/compliance requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Be the voice of the customer, feeding product insights to engineering and research teams.
• Maintain strong technical relationships with stakeholders across GRC, AI, and engineering.

Skills

Technical foundation

Proof‑of‑Value

Enterprise deployment

Sales aptitude

Communication

AI governance familiarity

Builder mindset

Office-based readiness

Tools

APIs

Custom integrations

Job description

About Us

AI is evolving faster than most companies can govern it. We're here to change that.

LatticeFlow AI is the technical AI governance platform built for the agentic era, helping enterprises evaluate, secure, and control AI risk before it becomes a liability. Founded by ETH Zurich researchers and recognized in Gartner's first-ever Magic Quadrant for AI Governance Platforms, we sit at the intersection of cutting-edge AI research and real-world enterprise needs.

We co-developed COMPL-AI, the first technical EU AI Act compliance framework, and continue to work at the intersection of advanced AI research and real-world enterprise needs.

Trusted by leading organizations, we are building the foundation for responsible AI adoption at scale.

We are growing and looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to join us in solving some of the most important challenges in AI governance today.

Your Role at LatticeFlow AI

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at LatticeFlow AI, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between our platform and the complex, real-world AI environments of our enterprise customers, owning the full journey from technical pre-sales to hands‑on deployment and long‑term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical pre-sales engagements: Running demos, scoping proof‑of‑concepts, and proof‑of‑value and working alongside the sales team to close deals with confidence
• Own post‑sale implementation end‑to‑end, deploying the LatticeFlow AI platform across both SaaS and on‑premise customer environments
• Deeply understand each customer's AI stack and tailor our platform components (Atlas, Evaluate, Govern, Discover) to their specific use cases and risk requirements
• Build custom integrations, scripts, and workflows where needed, getting your hands dirty so customers get real value fast
• Translate complex AI governance and compliance requirements (EU AI Act, NIST, ISO 42001) into technical solutions your customers can actually execute on
• Act as the voice of the customer internally, feeding product insights back to our engineering and research teams
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key stakeholders across GRC, AI, and engineering teams at customer organizations

What you'll bring to our team

• A solid technical foundation - background in ML, software engineering, or a related field; you're comfortable reading code, working with APIs, and navigating complex AI systems.
• Experience in executing Proof‑of‑Value's and the strategy to convert prospects into customers.
• Experience deploying or integrating enterprise software in both SaaS and on‑premise environments
• A natural sales flair - you can walk into a room, earn technical trust, and move a deal forward without feeling like a salesperson
• Strong communication skills - able to explain highly technical concepts to both engineers and C‑suite stakeholders
• Familiarity with AI governance, risk, or compliance frameworks is a strong plus
• A builder's mindset - you don't wait for perfect conditions, you figure it out
• Candidates should be comfortable working from the office and thrive in a fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines

Benefits

• Work alongside domain experts and leaders in their fields. As an ETH Zurich spin‑off, we bring deep academic roots and entrepreneurial spirit. Our team includes people from over 12 nationalities, fostering a truly global and collaborative environment. At LatticeFlow AI, you'll be part of an inclusive team where everyone feels valued and empowered
• Exceptional Benefits & Perks:
  • 25 days of paid vacation. (+5 more after the second year, with a total of 30 days)
  • Learning & Development Coverage: We'll support your growth by funding courses, trainings, or events that benefit both you and the company
  • Private Accident Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with additional coverage
  • Travel Perks: Our offices in Zurich, Sofia and Dublin are amazing‑prime locations with warm, collaborative environments. To foster connection between teams, we offer a travel pocket for self‑organized trips between these locations
  • Active Lifestyle: Join our company running club to stay active and connect with colleagues outside of work. We also organize other physical activity challenges, making staying healthy fun
  • Team Events & Get‑Togethers: Build deeper connections with the team at our regular events and annual retreats. Last year, we had an unforgettable trip to Lake Como in Italy!

Ready to Join Us

If this sounds like the kind of team and mission you want to be part of, we can't wait to hear from you!