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Unit8

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Unit8

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer responsible for data solutions and infrastructure in hybrid environment. Join Unit8 in transforming industries through AI consulting in Canada.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudPySparkPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

What you’ll need
  • 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).
  • Nice to have: extensive experience in data-related consulting, working on data strategy, architecture design and implementation of large-scale data solutions following client's requirements
  • Experience with programming/scripting, such as Python and/or PySpark.
  • 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.
  • A desire to drive thought leadership (LinkedIn, Blogs) and willingness to be a part of opening our Canadian office and expansion of our strategy and brand.
  • Strong client-facing skills: You are comfortable interacting with both business and technical clients, giving presentations, and possess a strong problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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 growth in Canada, 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 Canada, driving the growth and impact of our operations in this emerging market.
  • Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.

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Hard Skills & Tools
data engineeringdata sciencecloud engineeringGenAILLMPythonPySparkdata strategyarchitecture designlarge-scale data solutions
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingclient-facing skillsthought leadershipcommunicationinfluencingpresentation skillsagile methodologyteamworkadaptability