Director of Forward Deployed AI Engineering

GlaxoSmithKline plc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a seasoned leader for the Forward Deployed Engineering function within Enterprise AI. You will own strategy and structure, hire and mentor a team of engineers, and establish standards for AI-native practices.

You will engage with business-unit sponsors to land AI use cases and deliver high-value outcomes while remaining technically hands-on on strategic engagements. You will influence vendor strategy, monitor AI research advances, and ensure governance and accountability across

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software and AI/ML engineering with leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record delivering AI ideas from sketch to working software in customer-facing roles.
• Strong depth in GenAI patterns, agents, multi-agent orchestration, RAG, and evaluation.
• Experience using AI coding agents and designing agentic delivery-automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Forward Deployed Engineering function, defining strategy, structure, hiring, and standards.
• Mentor and develop the FDE team with clear milestones and coaching.
• Set standards for AI-native engineering practices, including delivery automation workflows and toolchains.
• Ensure rigorous AI/ML evaluation, experimental design, and model validation across engagements.
• Manage sponsor relationships with Directors and Senior Directors, translating AI use cases into business outcomes.
• Stay hands-on on strategic engagements while building a scalable team.

Skills

AI leadership

GenAI patterns

Agents

MLOps

Deep learning

Python

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng

Master's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Databricks AI Assistant

Job description

GSK is seeking a seasoned leader for the Forward Deployed Engineering function within Enterprise AI. You will own strategy and structure, hire and mentor a team of engineers, and establish standards for AI-native practices.

You will engage with business-unit sponsors to land AI use cases and deliver high-value outcomes while remaining technically hands-on on strategic engagements. You will influence vendor strategy, monitor AI research advances, and ensure governance and accountability across