Principal AI Forward-Deployed Engineer (Remote UK)

pofft Technology Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlassian is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to lead AI/ML-driven solutions for customers across industries. This remote UK role partners with product, engineering and design to deliver AI-powered workflows and scalable integrations.

You will design deployments, mentor engineers, and ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance while translating complex concepts for stakeholders. A standout candidate has 10+ years backend experience and 5+ years delivering production AI/ML in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend software development experience.
• 5+ years delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Experience as a founding or forward-deployed engineer in 0-to-1 product development.
• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python/JavaScript and enterprise integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of AI/ML solutions for customers.
• Architect and implement API-based integrations with microservices.
• Analyze complex datasets to extract insights to steer product direction.
• Foster AI-augmented workflow automation in customer environments.
• Oversee end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production.
• Navigate AI risk, GDPR compliance and privacy requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote innovation and collaboration.
• Communicate complex tech concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Align solutions with business objectives and measurable results.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

APIs

Microservices

AI/ML

LLMs

Data privacy

GDPR

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Atlassian is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer to lead AI/ML-driven solutions for customers across industries. This remote UK role partners with product, engineering and design to deliver AI-powered workflows and scalable integrations.

You will design deployments, mentor engineers, and ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance while translating complex concepts for stakeholders. A standout candidate has 10+ years backend experience and 5+ years delivering production AI/ML in