Director, Forward Deployed Engineering
Core
Lead a forward-deployed engineering team to build and deliver production AI systems for clients, acting as the technical voice in workshops and demos.
Role type
Senior IC engineering leader (forward-deployed AI/LLM)
Builds
Production AI systems, agentic workflows, and client-facing demos
Domain
AI / LLMs / Digital Engineering Consultancy
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
LLMs and agentic patterns, tool use, RAG, workflow orchestration, evaluation, Python, TypeScript, API design, CI/CD, cloud fundamentals
Responsibilities
Hire, coach, and grow forward deployed engineers; Own delivery scope, quality, timelines, and outcomes across multiple client engagements; Run demos, architecture sessions, and delivery workshops; Prototype, review designs, and unblock the team on agentic workflows; Spot expansion opportunities and shape new scopes; Build reusable patterns, accelerators, and playbooks; Collaborate with data, cloud, and digital engineering teams
