Field Engineer, Data Virtualization & AI Prototyping

Hitachi - Vantara; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara is seeking a Forward-Deployed Engineer to work in the Northeast US, specializing in data virtualization, hybrid cloud architectures, and AI-driven solution validation. You will prototype composable data and AI solutions, validating technical feasibility, performance, and business value across distributed data ecosystems.

The role blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing storytelling, including building prototypes, validating GenAI outcomes, and collaborating with sales,

Qualifications

• Strong experience with data virtualization platforms (e.g., Zetaris, Starburst, Dremio).
• Hands-on with Databricks, Snowflake, Teradata and cloud-native data warehouses.
• Proficiency in Spark, Presto, SQL and distributed query engines.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype data virtualization architectures for distributed data sources.
• Build prototype-level ETL/ELT pipelines and API-based data integration.
• Demonstrate GenAI and agentic AI outcomes in POV environments.
• Lead discovery sessions and technical workshops with customers.
• Translate prototype outcomes into technical and business value narratives.

Skills

Data virtualization

Hybrid cloud

AI-driven validation

Prototype development

客户 engagement

Tools

Zetaris

Starburst

Dremio

Databricks

Snowflake

Teradata

Spark

Presto

Job description

Hitachi Vantara is seeking a Forward-Deployed Engineer to work in the Northeast US, specializing in data virtualization, hybrid cloud architectures, and AI-driven solution validation. You will prototype composable data and AI solutions, validating technical feasibility, performance, and business value across distributed data ecosystems.

The role blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing storytelling, including building prototypes, validating GenAI outcomes, and collaborating with sales,