Forward-Deployed AI Engineer: From Prototype to Value

Sia; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sia is a next-generation management consulting group seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge AI deployment and business value. You will design, implement, and integrate LLM-based solutions, guiding clients through adoption and measurable impact across engagements.

Join the AI & Data unit to work with a global team of experts, tackling real-world transformation at scale—driving proof-of-value, operational change, and ongoing client success in a fast-growing practice.

Qualifikationen

• Hold an engineering degree or equivalent high‑level training in computer science, information processing, or a related field.
• Have hands-on experience with LLMs in production: advanced prompting, RAG, fine‑tuning, agent orchestration.
• Are proficient in Python and applied AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI SDK, Anthropic SDK, etc.).
• Are comfortable with API integration and connecting heterogeneous systems.
• Can deploy and operate solutions in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Have a strong sense of client context — identifying what’s truly useful, prioritizing, and delivering value quickly.
• Can bring non‑technical teams along on a transformation through teaching ability, active listening, and the ability to simplify without oversimplifying.

Aufgaben

• Analyze clients’ business needs and translate them into concrete, deployable AI solutions.
• Design and implement LLM-based systems: autonomous agents, RAG pipelines, workflow automation, conversational interfaces.
• Integrate these solutions into clients’ existing environments (APIs, databases, business tools).
• Support teams in adopting the deployed tools through evangelization, training, and continuous iteration.
• Iterate quickly with stakeholders to refine solutions in production and maximize their impact.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and business decision‑makers, translating complexity into perceived value.

Kenntnisse

LLM in production

Python

API integration

Cloud deployment

Client-focused communication

Teaching/Change management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

OpenAI SDK

Anthropic SDK

Jobbeschreibung

Sia is a next-generation management consulting group seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge AI deployment and business value. You will design, implement, and integrate LLM-based solutions, guiding clients through adoption and measurable impact across engagements.

Join the AI & Data unit to work with a global team of experts, tackling real-world transformation at scale—driving proof-of-value, operational change, and ongoing client success in a fast-growing practice.