Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid, USA)

Unit8; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Unit8 is looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer based in Charlotte, North Carolina or Denver, Colorado. This role involves driving AI adoption while tackling complex client challenges with a focus on delivering robust data solutions and infrastructure.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years experience in software or data engineering, with skills in GenAI solutions. The position offers a competitive salary between $120,000 and $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science.
• Deep expertise in Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or GenAI.
• Experience building GenAI/LLM solutions and understanding of GenAI landscape.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust data solutions and infrastructure.
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot complex data pipelines and processing systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver new product objectives.

Skills

Software/Data Engineering

Data Science

Cloud Engineering

GenAI Solutions

Job description

Company Overview

Unit8, founded in 2017, is a high‑tech Swiss leader in AI and data analytics consulting, known for solving complex challenges in automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma. Partnering with industry giants such as Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI, we deliver over 200 successful projects with a team of more than 150 professionals across Switzerland, Poland, Germany, and now expanding to the USA.

Position Overview

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer – located in Denver, Colorado or Charlotte, North Carolina (or willing to relocate). The role involves working directly with customers, owning delivery strategy and implementation, and driving AI adoption in non‑digital industries.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science.
• Deep expertise in at least one domain (Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or GenAI).
• Commercial fluency: proven pre‑sales, proposal design, or technical advisory experience influencing executive decision‑making.
• Experience building GenAI/LLM solutions and understanding of the GenAI landscape (evaluation, training, problem decomposition).
• Extensive experience in data‑related consulting—data strategy, architecture design, and large‑scale implementation.

About You

• Engineering mindset focused on delivering working solutions and solving real business problems.
• Impact‑driven problem solver eager to tackle complex client challenges.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, evolving objectives and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders up to C‑level.
• Sense of ownership for technical reputation and willingness to train others.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust data solutions and infrastructure.
• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot complex data pipelines and processing systems with a focus on Palantir Foundry.
• Drive optimization, testing, and tooling to ensure exceptional data quality.
• Collaborate with machine‑learning experts, other software engineers, and stakeholders in a cross‑functional agile environment.
• Work in multi‑functional teams to continuously experiment, iterate, and deliver new product objectives.
• Travel up to 10% to client sites to drive implementation success and build relationships.

Location & Travel

Denver, Colorado or Charlotte, North Carolina (or willingness to relocate). Willingness to travel 10% to client sites.

Benefits

• Estimated base salary of $120,000 – $150,000 with annual performance‑based bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Opportunity to shape Unit8’s U.S. growth and establish its market footprint.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and collaboration with partners like Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unit8 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.