Forward Deployed Engineer

Anblicks Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anblicks Inc. is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work at the nexus of technology and business. You will embed with clients, translate vague requirements into actionable plans, and deliver end-to-end solutions with strong communication and technical depth.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, direct client engagement, and the use of Python, SQL, and modern AI tooling to accelerate outcomes and build trusted partnerships on complex problems.

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly grasp stakeholder needs and translate them into actionable plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication with clarity for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience turning ambiguous requirements into concrete, working solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with stakeholders and clients to gather and refine requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and iterate with the client.
• Build, prototype, and deploy solutions using Python and SQL for real operations and analytics.
• Apply AI tools (LLM copilots, agentic frameworks, prompt automation) to accelerate development.
• Troubleshoot on the ground, analyze problems, and drive resolution independently.
• Clearly communicate trade-offs and progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI tooling

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description: Forward Deployed Engineer

About the Role

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who can work directly at the intersection of technology and business — embedding with stakeholders, understanding their real-world problems, and translating ambiguous requirements into working solutions. This is a hands-on, client-facing engineering role where technical depth meets strong communication and business acumen.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with stakeholders and end clients to gather, interpret, and refine requirements — often starting from ambiguous or loosely defined problems
• Translate business needs into technical solutions quickly, iterating in close collaboration with the client
• Build, prototype, and deploy solutions using Python and SQL to solve real operational and analytical problems
• Apply modern AI tools (LLM-based copilots, agentic frameworks, prompt-driven automation, etc.) to accelerate development and enhance solution capabilities
• Troubleshoot issues on the ground, think critically under pressure, and drive problems to resolution independently
• Clearly communicate technical concepts, trade-offs, and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Act as the technical face of the team in front of clients — building trust through clarity, responsiveness, and follow-through

What We're Looking For

• Requirement comprehension: Ability to quickly grasp what stakeholders actually need, even when it isn't clearly articulated, and turn it into an actionable plan
• Stakeholder engagement: Comfortable working directly with clients/business stakeholders, not just through intermediaries
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication with clear, confident articulation of ideas and technical topics
• Problem-solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to break down complex or unclear problems into solvable pieces
• Programming: Proficiency in at least one programming language, Python strongly preferred
• SQL: Solid, hands‑on SQL skills — writing, optimizing, and reasoning about queries against real datasets
• AI tooling: Practical, hands‑on experience with at least one modern AI tool (e.g., Copilot-style coding assistants, LLM APIs, agentic tools, or similar)

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a client-facing or consulting‑style engineering role
• Experience working in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities