
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Unit8
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Colorado • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Developing, deploying, and troubleshooting complex data pipelines and processing systems using a variety of open-source and closed-source technologies, with a strong focus on Foundry.
- Driving optimization, testing, and tooling to ensure exceptional data quality.
- Collaborating with other software engineers, ML experts, and stakeholders in a cross-functional agile environment.
- Working in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives.
Requirements
- Deep Domain Expertise: Minimum 5 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 (nice-to-have)
- Strong foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering fields.
- Willingness to travel (min. 10%) to client sites to drive implementation success and build relationships.
- Strong client-facing skills: You are comfortable interacting with both business and technical clients, giving presentations, and possess a strong problem-solving mindset.
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 $120,000 – $150,000. 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 & Tools
data engineeringdata sciencecloud engineeringGenAILLMPythonSQLdata pipelinesdata processing systemsdata quality
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingclient-facing skillscommunicationinfluencingpresentation skillsagile methodologyteamworkadaptabilityrelationship building