Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid, USA)
About the role
Unit8, founded in 2017, is a high-tech, dynamic Swiss leader in AI and data analytics consulting, renowned for solving complex challenges in traditional industries such as automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing, and pharma. Our esteemed partnerships with industry giants like Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI underscore our commitment to excellence. With over 200 successful projects and a team of 150+ talented professionals across Switzerland, Poland, and Germany, we are now expanding our footprint to the USA.
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).
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.
What You'll do
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.
The Mindset
An engineering mindset focused on delivering working solutions. You prioritize solving real business problems over theoretical perfection or academic benchmarks.
An impact-driven problem solver eager to dive into complex client challenges, craft solutions, and see the direct impact of your work on their success.
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives. You can collaborate efficiently with both technical engineers and non-technical business stakeholders up to C-level.
A sense of ownership over the company's technical reputation and eager to train those coming up behind you.
Essentials
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 our newly opened US 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.
Location
You're currently located in Denver Colorado or Charlotte, North Carolina (or willing to relocate).
Benefits
High-Stakes Work: You will work on critical projects that transform how major industries operate.
"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.