Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

ppUnit8, 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 strongPalantir /strong , strongNVIDIA /strong , and strongOpenAI /strong underscore our commitment to excellence. With over 200 successful projects and a team of 150+ talented professionals across Switzerland, Poland, and Germany, Spain and US we are now expanding our footprint to the Canada. /ppUnit8 is dedicated to driving strongAI adoption in non-digital industries /strong , accelerating their digital transformation. We invest in projects that matter, including pro-bono initiatives and “engineering for good” causes. /ph3Requirements /h3h3About You /h3pFollowing our remarkable growth in Switzerland, Poland, Germany and US, Unit8 is expanding into the Canadian market. We are seeking a strongSenior Forward Deployed Engineer /strong who will work directly with customers, owning delivery strategy and implementation. /ph3What You’ll do /h3pAs a core member of our agile project teams, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data solutions and infrastructure. You will work on cutting-edge data and AI topics to solve real-world business problems for our clients. /ppstrongYour responsibilities will include: /strong /pulliDeveloping, deploying, and troubleshooting complex data pipelines and processing systems using a variety of open-source and closed-source technologies, with a strong focus onFoundry. /liliDriving optimization, testing, and tooling to ensure exceptional data quality. /liliCollaborating with other software engineers, ML experts, and stakeholders in a cross-functional agile environment. /liliWorking in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives. /li /ulh3What You Bring /h3pstrongThe Experience /strong /pullistrongDeep Domain Expertise: /strong 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). /lilistrongCommercial Fluency: /strong proven experience in pre-sales, proposal design, or technical advisory where you influenced executive decision-making. /lilistrongGenAI/LLM Context: /strong For relevant tracks, you have past experience building solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of the overall GenAI landscape (Evaluation, Training, Problem Decomposition). /lilistrongNice to have: /strong extensive experience in data-related consulting, working on data strategy, architecture design and implementation of large-scale data solutions following client’s requirements /li /ulpstrongThe Mindset /strong /pulliYou have an engineering mindset focused on delivering working solutions. You prioritize solving real business problems over theoretical perfection or academic benchmarks. You are an strongimpact-driven problem solver /strong eager to dive into complex client challenges, craft solutions, and see the direct impact of your work on their success. /liliYou are 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. /liliYou feel a sense of ownership over the company’s technical reputation and are eager to train those coming up behind you. /li /ulpstrongThe Essentials /strong /pulliExperience with programming/scripting, such as strongPython /strong and/or strongPySpark. /strong /liliProficiency in strongPalantir Foundry /strong (nice-to-have) /liliStrong foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering fields. /liliWillingness to travel (min. 10%) to client sites to drive implementation success and build relationships. /liliA 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. /lilistrongStrong client-facing

skills:
/strong You are comfortable interacting with both business and technical clients, giving presentations, and possess a strong problem-solving mindset. /li /ulpstrongLocation: /strong perfectly you’re currently located in Montreal, QC, Canada (or willing to relocate). /ph3Benefits /h3pstrongWhat

we offer
? /strong /pullistrongHigh-Stakes Work: /strong You will work on critical projects that transform how major industries operate. /lilistrongA “Builder” Culture: /strong 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. /lilistrongPioneering role and autonomy: /strong As a key member of our growth in Canada, you will have the freedom to shape how we deliver value in this new market. /lilistrongGroundbreaking Opportunity: