Forward Deployed Engineer

Harnham; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to help deliver cutting-edge AI and data solutions within enterprise client environments. This highly client-facing role partners with business and technical stakeholders to build, deploy, and optimize data and AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Lead end-to-end workstreams, build production-grade Python and SQL pipelines, and configure enterprise data platforms while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of client-facing, consulting, or embedded engineering experience.
• Hands-on Python and SQL in production environments.
• Experience building and maintaining modern data pipelines.
• Palantir Foundry experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver solutions independently.
• Strong communication skills to partner directly with client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical workstreams from discovery through deployment.
• Build and maintain production-grade Python and SQL pipelines.
• Configure and optimize enterprise data and AI platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Drive user adoption through enablement, documentation, and leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to delivery best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Enterprise data platforms

Client-facing

Communication

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

New York, NY - Hybrid 3 days a week on site
Up to $220,000 Base Salary + Benefits (dependant on residing state & level of experience)

US Citizen or Green Card holders - visa sponsorship unavailable now or in the future

I'm partnering with a leading consulting organization that is expanding its AI and Data Transformation practice and is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to help deliver cutting-edge AI and data solutions within enterprise client environments.

This is a highly client-facing role where you'll work directly with business and technical stakeholders to build, deploy, and optimize data and AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI & Data Platforms)

New York, NY - Hybrid 3 days a week on site
Up to $220,000 Base Salary + Benefits (dependant on residing state & level of experience)

US Citizen or Green Card holders - visa sponsorship unavailable now or in the future

I'm partnering with a leading consulting organization that is expanding its AI and Data Transformation practice and is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to help deliver cutting-edge AI and data solutions within enterprise client environments.

This is a highly client-facing role where you'll work directly with business and technical stakeholders to build, deploy, and optimize data and AI solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end technical workstreams from discovery through deployment.
• Build and maintain production-grade Python and SQL data pipelines.
• Configure and optimize enterprise data and AI platforms.
• Work closely with engineering, data, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Drive user adoption through enablement, documentation, and technical leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to delivery best practices.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in client-facing, consulting, or embedded engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL in production environments.
• Experience building and maintaining modern data pipelines and workflows.
• Background working with enterprise data platforms (Palantir Foundry experience is highly desirable).
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver solutions independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner directly with client stakeholders.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on innovative AI, GenAI, and data transformation initiatives.
• Join a growing practice focused on solving complex enterprise challenges.
• Exposure to senior business and technology leaders across multiple industries.
• Opportunity to influence the adoption of next-generation AI solutions at scale.

Compensation: Up to $165,000 base salary, plus comprehensive benefits package.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in client-facing, consulting, or embedded engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL in production environments.
• Experience building and maintaining modern data pipelines and workflows.
• Background working with enterprise data platforms (Palantir Foundry experience is highly desirable).
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver solutions independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner directly with client stakeholders.