Forward Deployed Engineer building production AI systems for Sperton’s operating businesses. Discovering high - impact workflows, shipping end - to - end software, and measuring operational impact.
About the role
- Senior Forward Deployed Engineer responsible for data solutions and infrastructure in hybrid environment. Join Unit8 in transforming industries through AI consulting in Canada.
Responsibilities
- 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).
- 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
- 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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