Unit8

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer – Technical Director

Unit8

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

  • Shape the go-to-market strategy by aligning our technical expertise with client needs.
  • Collaborate closely with the Business Development team to craft proposals and secure strategic deals.
  • Act as the representative of Unit8 in relationships with strategic partners.
  • Suggest and evaluate technical accelerators and enablers.
  • Define and refine our portfolio of offerings.
  • Serve as a trusted technical voice for Unit8 with clients, partners, and at industry events.
  • Establish and guide company-wide technical standards.
  • Be an active thought leader through platforms like LinkedIn and blog articles.
  • Mentor and support other engineers.
  • Engage in the recruitment of key technical team members.

Requirements

  • Deep Domain Expertise: Minimum 8 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science. You have deep expertise in at least one key domain (Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or GenAI).
  • Commercial Fluency: proven experience in pre-sales, proposal design, or technical advisory where you influenced executive decision-making.
  • GenAI/LLM Context: For relevant tracks, you have past experience building solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of the overall GenAI landscape (Evaluation, Training, Problem Decomposition).
  • Experience with programming/scripting, such as **Python** and/or **SQL**.
  • Proficiency in Palantir Foundry.
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering fields.
  • Willingness to travel (min. 25%) to client sites to drive implementation success and build relationships.
  • A desire to drive thought leadership (LinkedIn, Blogs).
Benefits
  • High-Stakes Work: You will work on critical projects that transform how major industries operate.
  • A "Builder" Culture: We are not a slide-deck consultancy. We build things that work. You will be surrounded by engineers and data scientists who share your passion for execution.
  • Pioneering role and autonomy: As a key member of our US growth, you will have the freedom to shape how we deliver value in this new market.
  • Groundbreaking Opportunity: You will play a pivotal role in establishing Unit8's footprint in the USA, driving the growth and impact of our operations in this emerging market.
  • Rewarding Package: The estimated base salary range for this position is **$150,000 – $190,000**. In addition to base pay, total compensation includes an** annual bonus **based on individual and company performance. We also offer a **401(k) retirement plan** and comprehensive **health insurance**.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PythonSQLData EngineeringData ScienceCloud EngineeringGenAILLMTechnical AdvisoryProposal DesignSoftware Engineering
Soft skills
CollaborationMentoringThought LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingRecruitmentTechnical Standards Guidance