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Job Summary: Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/Cloud) - Remote, 1-Year Contract
About the Role
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), where you'll drive transformative AI-powered solutions at the intersection of business strategy and technical innovation. This is a high-impact, 60% technical and 40% functional role embedding you directly with enterprise business stakeholders to solve real-world challenges in Finance, Supply Chain, Nutrition, HR, and Legal domains. If you thrive in ambiguity, operate with startup rigor, and are passionate about delivering measurable business outcomes, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Embed with business leaders to define, architect, and deploy AI-first solutions-including LLM agents, RAG pipelines, and intelligent automation.
- Lead end-to-end solution engagements, from problem discovery through build, deployment, and measurable value delivery, in 90 days or less.
- Translate strategic business problems into actionable technical requirements and iterate rapidly in sprint mode.
- Build prototypes, gather user feedback, and ruthlessly prioritize features to maximize business impact.
- Serve as a trusted advisor-bridging the gap between technical teams and executive stakeholders with credibility and clarity.
- Leverage your domain expertise in industries such as Finance, Supply Chain, Nutrition, HR/SuccessFactors, or Legal/Contracts to challenge assumptions and drive adoption.
- Develop replicable playbooks and scalable frameworks for cross-domain transformation.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 12 years combined experience in industry and technology, including direct functional roles in Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Nutrition, HR, or Legal.
- Demonstrated success owning and driving business and technology transformation initiatives.
- Hands-on expertise in AI/GenAI: LLM integration, prompt engineering, RAG architecture, and AI agent design (LangChain, Crew AI, AutoGen).
- Strong data and analytics skills: SQL/NoSQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT pipeline design, and BI tooling.
- Proficiency with Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP; containerization with Docker/Kubernetes; API design and integration; and enterprise security.
- Expert-level Python and at least one additional language; full-stack engineering comfort a plus.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, SAP, Salesforce, or similar).
- Proven ability to communicate fluently with both technical teams and executive leadership.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Nutrition, HR/SuccessFactors, or Legal/Contracts business domains.
- Background in fast-paced, startup-style environments.
- Advanced understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud system platforms.
Benefits
- 100% remote work with flexible hours
- Exposure to cutting-edge GenAI and cloud technologies
- High-impact role with visibility to executive leadership
- Opportunity to shape transformative business solutions and replicate success across multiple domains
- Contract-to-hire potential for long-term career growth
How to Apply
Ready to own both business outcomes and technical innovation? Submit your resume detailing relevant experience and domain expertise. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a streamlined interview process-no face-to-face required.