Forward Deployed Engineer - High Profile AI Scale-Up [Dubai based]

oryxsearch.io; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Equity opportunities

High ownership within a small team

Job summary

oryxsearch.io is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer for a high-impact role that directly influences client operations through custom AI-powered software solutions. Based in the United Kingdom, the position involves close collaboration with customers to tackle complex problems, designing applications, and taking ownership from conception to deployment. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Python or TypeScript, and a passion for creating measurable business outcomes. Competitive compensation and equity are part of the package offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript.
• Experience building and deploying applications using large datasets.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with customers to identify and define high-priority business problems.
• Design and build custom applications leveraging enterprise data.
• Take end-to-end ownership of projects, from concept through to production and optimization.

Skills

Customer Obsession

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Python

TypeScript

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Tools

Distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark)

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer - High Profile AI Scale-Up [Relocation to Dubai required]

About the Company

We are working with a high profile, AI Scale-Up focused on building advanced AI-driven software for enterprise environments. The approach centres on developing highly customised solutions that integrate deeply with client data, workflows, and operational processes.

Rather than offering off-the-shelf products, the team delivers tailored systems designed to drive measurable improvements in efficiency, decision-making, and overall performance. The work sits at the intersection of software engineering, data, and real-world business impact.

The Role - Forward Deployed Engineer

This is a high-impact, customer-facing engineering role focused on solving complex business challenges through AI-powered software. You will work directly with stakeholders to understand problems, design solutions, and deploy production-grade applications. The role involves full ownership across the lifecycle from initial discovery and scoping to implementation and continuous iteration. This position goes beyond traditional engineering. You will play a key role in shaping how organizations operate by embedding technology into core workflows and decision-making processes.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with customers to identify and define high-priority business problems
• Design and build custom applications leveraging enterprise data (structured and unstructured)
• Develop and deploy workflows that are actively used by operational teams and leadership
• Iterate quickly, delivering solutions that drive measurable outcomes
• Take end-to-end ownership of projects, from concept through to production and optimization
• Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to ensure successful delivery
• Operate in a flexible, language-agnostic environment where technology choices are driven by problem requirements rather than fixed stacks

What We're Looking For

• Customer Obsession with a drive to solve real-world problems and deliver tangible impact
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges
• Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript
• Experience building and deploying applications using large datasetsDemonstrated ability to deliver meaningful business outcomes through software or data solutions
• High level of ownership and ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel for client engagements
• Comfortable working in a hybrid, in-person environment across global teams

Nice to Have

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a Tier 1 academic group
• Experience with production machine learning or LLM-based systems
• Exposure to enterprise data platforms or similar tools
• Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark)

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including equity
• Opportunity to build products and systems from the ground up (0-1)
• High ownership within a small, high-performing team
• Exposure to complex, high-value enterprise challenges