CareerPlan

Forward Deployed (Chief) AI Engineering Expert (m/f/d)

DeutschlandFull-time2026-08-04 → 2026-11-02
Hybrid

Core

Define and govern AI engineering architectures, reference designs, and standards for AI-native applications at enterprise scale; act as the highest-level technical escalation point for complex AI challenges.

Role type

Principal AI Engineering Expert (Strategic Architect & Thought Leader)

Builds

AI-native applications, agentic systems, and scalable AI solutions for strategic enterprise customers

Domain

Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

AI engineering architecture, large language models, RAG architectures, agentic systems, vector databases, cloud-native AI deployment, technical strategy, cross-functional program leadership, stakeholder influence, thought leadership

Preferred skills

SAP AI Core, Vectorization, Joule Studio, RPT-1, Business Data Cloud, Agentic AI context

Technologies

LLMs, RAG, Vector Databases, Cloud-native AI frameworks, Agentic AI frameworks

Responsibilities

Define and govern AI engineering architectures and standards; Act as the highest-level technical escalation point; Embed with strategic customers to co-design transformational solutions; Drive alignment between business strategy and engineering execution; Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging AI capabilities; Mentor and elevate engineering talent; Partner with product and GTM leadership to translate field learnings into product improvements

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence