Forward Deployed Engineer - AI - Series B Scale-Up

Oliver Bernard; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing scale-up B2B SaaS company is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer with at least 2 years in a consultancy role. This remote position requires expertise in AI and client-facing skills to enhance their platform. You'll design growth workflows, improve usability through testing, and collaborate on new features. The salary ranges from £80k to £180k, with equity options. This role will transition to a hybrid model once the London office opens.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Consultancy-based Software Engineering role.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI techniques.
• Strong client-facing communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design AI-powered growth workflows for internal use and customer solutions.
• Refine services approach and improve processes using their platform.
• Support UX research and contribute hands-on product testing.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

AI techniques

Job description

Are you a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer or Software Engineer with Consultancy experience and looking for a new role?

OB have partnered, with a scale-up B2B SaaS business, fresh off and incredibly successful Series B round of funding, who are looking to expand their UK operation, and bring in several Forward Deployed Engineers to their growing team.

You’ll design AI-powered growth workflows for internal use and customer solutions, refine their services approach, and use their platform to improve processes and explore new opportunities. You’ll work with teams across the business to launch and iterate on new features, track key metrics, and share insights with leadership. You’ll also support UX research and contribute hands‑on product testing and feedback to improve usability and the overall customer experience.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Consultancy-based Software Engineering role
• Experience with LLMs and AI techniques
• Must have strong client-facing skills, with clear communication, both written and verbal

Key Info:

• Salary is dependent on skills and experience – Paying £80k‑£180k + equity package
• The role will start as fully remote, but they are opening a London office which you will be required to attend on a hybrid basis.
• To be considered, you must be UK based.
• 3‑stage interview process!