Director Forward Deployed Software Engineering EMEA
Core
Leading a practice of Forward Deployed Software Engineers who embed with client engineering organizations to transform how they build software using AI-native development practices.
Role type
Senior technical leadership (Director/Head of Practice)
Builds
Scalable AI-native engineering transformation practice, playbooks, and repeatable patterns for enterprise clients.
Domain
Software Engineering Leadership, AI/ML Integration, Enterprise Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Software engineering leadership (CTO/VP level), AI-native development practices, team building and scaling, enterprise client management, engineering transformation strategy, technical mentorship, cross-sector domain fluency (Financial Services, Energy, Healthcare), executive presence, strategic partnership management.
Preferred skills
Experience with Claude Code, agentic SDLC tooling, MCP server development, prior CTO/VP role at a scaling tech company, forward-deployed engineering model experience, community thought leadership.
Technologies
Claude Code, AI agents, MCP servers
Responsibilities
Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing team of Forward Deployed Software Engineers; Define and evolve the approach to AI native engineering transformation; Own the technical and operational bar for software engineering engagements; Manage hands-on technical delivery in enterprise; Build playbooks and reference implementations; Develop vertical fluency across Financial Services, Energy, and Healthcare; Partner with Sales to shape pipeline; Work alongside Anthropic field teams; Provide technical mentorship and career growth support.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope
