GenAI Solutions Engineer - Forward Deployed (Remote)
Nelnet
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Job summary
Nelnet is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge GenAI delivery with higher education and SLED institutions. You will scope solutions on the Gemini Enterprise Platform, translate requirements into deliverable backlogs, and manage technical risk in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
The role emphasizes trusted advisory with institutional stakeholders, regulatory awareness (FERPA, privacy), and cross-functional teamwork with Engineers and Engagement Manager.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience scoping and delivering GenAI/agentic AI solutions for enterprise or institutional clients.
- Experience with Gemini Enterprise Platform (Agent Builder, Model Garden, Workspace Studio) preferred.
- Cloud data, compute and compliance concepts for AI solution design (IAM, data warehousing, security).
Responsibilities
- Lead technical discovery with client stakeholders to translate pain points into scoped use cases.
- Build and maintain the delivery backlog and align with timelines.
- Assess feasibility in pre-sales and balance with commercial constraints.
- Identify regulatory and data compliance needs early in design.
- Collaborate with engineers and Engagement Manager to ensure realistic delivery.
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Job description
Nelnet is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge GenAI delivery with higher education and SLED institutions. You will scope solutions on the Gemini Enterprise Platform, translate requirements into deliverable backlogs, and manage technical risk in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
The role emphasizes trusted advisory with institutional stakeholders, regulatory awareness (FERPA, privacy), and cross-functional teamwork with Engineers and Engagement Manager.
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