Senior AI Forward-Deployed Engineer / Architect

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Madrid; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH in Madrid seeks a Senior AI Forward-Deployed Engineer/Architect to own AI solution architectures and drive delivery on client engagements.

You will lead a small embedded squad, shape scoping with PEPI/CTS/FSI, and be the senior technical voice with client executives. A hands-on architect role, you will ensure security, data protection, and EU AI Act compliance while building reusable assets.

Qualifications

• Several years in software, data, or AI engineering with live systems.
• Deep experience in enterprise AI platforms and platform evaluation.
• Strong Python and modern LLM engineering; cost/latency management.

Responsibilities

• Own solution architecture for AI engagements and post-handover operations.
• Lead a small embedded squad (2–3 engineers) ensuring quality and delivery pace.
• Shape work pre-engagement with client teams and stakeholders.
• Be the senior technical voice with client executives, navigating challenging messages.
• Build alongside the team with hands-on coding contributions.

Skills

Python

LLM engineering

Architectural ownership

Leadership

English fluency

Tools

SAP Joule/BTP

Salesforce Agentforce

Microsoft Copilot Studio/Power Platform

Job description

Description

Senior AI Forward-Deployed Engineer / Architect

Madrid, Spain

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm known for driving change and delivering results for companies, investors, and government entities. With a focus on operational, financial, and digital transformation, A&M combines deep industry expertise with hands‑on execution to help clients accelerate growth, improve performance, and create long-term value. Our people are action‑oriented, entrepreneurial, and collaborative—committed to making a measurable impact for clients across sectors and geographies.

The Team

• The AI Lab is A&M’s forward‑deployed AI engineering capability within Digital & Technology Services EMEA, launching from Madrid.
• We embed inside client teams to architect, build, and ship AI agents, automations, and accelerators that move from advisory insight into production reality—and stay there.
• We partner closely with A&M consulting teams (PEPI, CTS, FSI, DTS) to scope, assess feasibility, and deliver on client platforms with their people, processes, and controls.

How you will contribute

• Own the solution architecture for AI engagements: what gets built, on which platform, how it integrates, and how it will be operated post-handover.
• Lead a small embedded squad (typically 2–3 engineers), setting the bar for quality, code review, delivery pace, and technical rigor.
• Shape work pre‑engagement: collaborate with PEPI, CTS, FSI, and DTS during scoping; size effort honestly; distinguish viable use cases from those that won’t sustain value.
• Be the senior technical voice with client executives (CIO, data leaders, process owners), including when messages are challenging.
• Build alongside the team—this is a hands‑on architect role with direct contributions to the codebase.
• Own non‑functional requirements: security, data protection, EU AI Act obligations, evaluation/monitoring, reliability, and a handover that keeps solutions operating.
• Coach and develop engineers through pairing, reviews, and structured training/certification within your platform area.
• Create reusable assets, reference architectures, and guardrail patterns; contribute to the firm‑wide AI marketplace.

Qualifications

• Several years in software, data, or AI engineering, including architectural ownership of systems that went live and stayed live.
• Deep experience in at least one enterprise AI platform (SAP Joule/BTP, Salesforce Agentforce, Microsoft Copilot Studio/Power Platform) with sound judgment across build/buy/configure.
• Strong Python and modern LLM engineering: agent design, retrieval, orchestration, evaluation, cost/latency management in production.
• Demonstrated technical leadership of small teams, with evidence of growing other engineers.
• Credibility with senior client stakeholders: able to defend designs, facilitate trade-offs, and adjust position when evidence dictates.
• Practical grasp of risk domains—data protection, security review, IP, EU AI Act—sufficient to keep engagements safe without waiting on legal.
• Fluent English; Spanish strongly advantageous; other European languages welcome.
• Willingness to travel within Europe and to work regularly on client sites.

Desirable:

• Consulting or professional services background, ideally with private equity value creation or transformation exposure.
• Experience building a capability or practice from the ground up.
• Platform certifications, published work, open‑source contributions, or speaking engagements.
• Sector depth in financial services, life sciences, industrials, or consumer.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.