Forward Deployed Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Forward Deployed Architect to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role partners closely with enterprise customers to translate complex data and marketing goals into practical technical solutions. You will lead discovery, shape solution architecture, and define the data foundations needed to support activation, identity matching, and measurable outcomes. The position also serves as a bridge between customers, internal product teams, and implementation stakeholders to improve best practices across engagements. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $175,000 – $225,000 annually Responsibilities Establish customer objectives through discovery with marketing and data teams Profile and understand data, determining its significance for solution architecture Create activation-ready target-state schemas and identity matching rules Direct the build process, ensuring model accuracy and effectiveness Define success metrics and validate them with customers prior to project initiation Maintain ownership of data architecture and reference designs across engagements Build contextual frameworks that empower marketers with actionable insights Provide feedback to product teams on observed gaps in functionality Qualifications 5+ years in a customer-facing technical role such as analytics engineering or data consulting SQL fluency with experience in Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery Strong ability to drive discovery and align stakeholders in complex engagements Experience in data architecture and leveraging AI for operations A deep understanding of marketing outcomes and customer engagement Benefits Remote-first work environment Meaningful equity offerings Opportunity to shape a new role within an evolving team Engagement with high-profile enterprise customers Professional growth through direct impact on architecture and best practices Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.