Senior Field Engineer – Pre-Sales, Forward Deployed

Cognite

Senior Field Engineer for Cognite, leading technical engagements and implementing AI solutions in industrial sectors. Driving operational improvements using advanced data solutions.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial AI solutions, leveraging Python and GenAI technologies to design and implement scalable industrial workflows. Proven ability to translate complex requirements into actionable use cases while building client confidence through effective communication and technical demonstrations.

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Industrial Vertical ExperiencePython ProgrammingGenAI UnderstandingPre-Sales EngineeringProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

PythonMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringCloud PlatformsEnterprise SaaSFast AI PrototypingCognite Atlas AICognite Data FusionAnalytical SkillsTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsClient-Focused ApproachTeam CollaborationWorkshop Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Cognite Atlas AICognite Data FusionIndustrial Knowledge GraphAI Workbench

Industry Keywords

Oil & GasManufacturingPharmaceuticalsIndustrial DataOpsForward Deployed Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Account Executives to prioritize strategic opportunities and act as the technical lead for complex engagements.
Move clients from high-level strategy to live, functioning versions of Cognite’s solutions through Fast AI Prototyping via Cognite Atlas AI™ and Cognite Data Fusion®.
Lead the design and implementation of first-of-their-kind industrial agents.
Leverage the Atlas AI workbench to automate complex industrial workflows, ensuring solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and grounded in the contextualized data foundation of our Industrial Knowledge Graph.
Lead use case workshops and briefings, translating functional and non-functional requirements into deliverable high-level use cases.
Build executive confidence by delivering client-focused demos and reference architectures that prove the ROI of Industrial AI.
Act as the critical bridge between the field and Cognite’s Product organization. Translate "field friction" and deployment learnings into actionable product requirements and scalable best practices that strengthen Cognite’s position as the leader in Industrial DataOps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands on experience in the Industrial Vertical such as Oil & Gas, Manufacturing or Pharmaceuticals is required
3+ years in forward deployed engineering/pre-sales engineering, or technical software development, ideally in enterprise SaaS, cloud platforms, or industrial software companies.
Hands on keyboard problem solving
Strong engineering background. Preferred fields include but are not limited to Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Machine Learning.
A strong foundation in Python and a deep understanding of the GenAI landscape (embeddings, RAG, and prompt chaining).
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability and interest to travel up to 50% as needed to be "on the ground" where the impact happens.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
401(k) with employer matching
Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
Unlimited PTO
Paid Parental Leave Program
Employee Referral Program