Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Technical Director, USA)

Unit8; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary of $150,000 – $190,000

Annual bonus based on performance

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

A leading AI and data analytics consulting firm is looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to drive their U.S. market strategy. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years' experience in software/data engineering or data science, with expertise in GenAI. The role involves shaping go-to-market strategies, mentoring teams, and building relationships with clients and partners. A competitive salary package of $150,000 – $190,000 is offered, along with a bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science.
• Proven experience in pre‑sales, proposal design, or technical advisory.
• Experience building solutions with LLMs and understanding of the GenAI landscape.

Responsibilities

• Shape the go‑to‑market strategy by aligning technical expertise with client needs.
• Collaborate with Business Development to craft proposals and secure deals.
• Act as the representative of the company in relationships with partners.

Skills

Deep Domain Expertise

Commercial Fluency

GenAI/LLM Context

Engineering Mindset

Programming & Scripting in Python/SQL

Technical Tools (Palantir Foundry)

Willingness to travel

Passion for thought leadership

Job description

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Technical Director, USA)

Unit8, founded in 2017, is a high‑tech, dynamic Swiss leader in AI and data analytics consulting. Renowned for solving complex challenges across automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma, we partner with industry giants such as Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI. With over 200 successful projects and a team of 150+ professionals across Switzerland, Poland, and Germany, we are expanding our footprint to the USA. Unit8 is dedicated to driving AI adoption in non‑digital industries, accelerating digital transformation, and investing in projects that matter, including pro‑bono initiatives and engineering for good causes.

Responsibilities

• Shape the go‑to‑market strategy by aligning our technical expertise with client needs.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development team to craft proposals and secure strategic deals.
• Act as the representative of Unit8 in relationships with strategic partners.
• Suggest and evaluate technical accelerators and enablers, define and refine our portfolio of offerings, and establish company‑wide technical standards.
• Serve as a trusted technical voice for Unit8 with clients, partners, and at industry events, and be an active thought leader through platforms like LinkedIn and blog articles.
• Mentor and support other engineers, engage in the recruitment of key technical team members, and drive thought leadership across channels.

Qualifications

• Deep Domain Expertise: Minimum 8 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science, with deep expertise in at least one key domain (Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or GenAI).
• Commercial Fluency: Proven experience in pre‑sales, proposal design, or technical advisory where you influenced executive decision‑making.
• GenAI/LLM Context: For relevant tracks, past experience building solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of the overall GenAI landscape (Evaluation, Training, Problem Decomposition).
• Engineering Mindset: Focus on delivering working solutions, prioritizing real business problems over theoretical perfection or academic benchmarks, and collaborating efficiently with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python and/or SQL, and strong foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering fields.
• Technical Tools: Experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Willingness to travel: Minimum 25% to client sites to drive implementation success and build relationships.
• Passion for thought leadership: LinkedIn, blogs, and industry events.

Benefits

• High‑Stakes Work: Work on critical projects that transform major industries.
• A Builder Culture: Build things that work. Surround yourself with engineers and data scientists who share your passion for execution.
• Pioneering Role and Autonomy: Freedom to shape how we deliver value in the U.S. market.
• Rewarding Package: Base salary range of $150,000 – $190,000, annual bonus based on performance, 401(k) retirement plan, and comprehensive health insurance.

Equal Opportunity

Unit8 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.

We look forward to hearing from you!