Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and swiftly prototype AI agent systems, including those based on large language models (LLM), multi-agent configurations, and agentic workflow structures.

• Collaborate closely with Fortune 500 stakeholders to gain insights into data ecosystems, identify governance challenges, and align with business objectives.

• Convert customer requirements into technical roadmaps that leverage Alation's Knowledge Layer capabilities.

• Develop and implement business intelligence (BI) and machine learning (ML) pipelines that transform cataloged data into high-level insights suitable for executives.

• Work alongside Deployment Strategists to link technical implementations with quantifiable business results.

• Establish repeatable and scalable solution patterns for Forward Deployed Engineering and Deployment Strategist teams.

• Supply customer edge cases, patterns, and AI use cases to inform Product and Engineering roadmaps.

• Create and develop internal tools, accelerators, automation frameworks, and reusable components.

• Perform competitive analysis and deliver actionable insights to Product and Go-To-Market (GTM) teams.

• Guide field engineers and customer-side technical teams on agentic AI, data governance, and the architecture of the Alation platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 12 years of experience in software engineering, including significant tenure in customer-facing technical leadership roles such as Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), Solutions Architect, or equivalent positions in the CTO's office.

• Extensive hands-on experience with LLM orchestration frameworks like LangChain, AutoGen, and CrewAI.

• Familiarity with vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and fine-tuning machine learning models for enterprise applications.

• A proven history of delivering large-scale BI and data pipeline solutions.

• Expertise in SQL, cloud data warehousing, and predictive modeling techniques.

• Strong architectural knowledge across distributed systems, enterprise data governance, metadata management, and compliance-grade data platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to write production-quality code quickly and iterate efficiently.

• History of influencing delivery methodologies, solution patterns, or technical standards beyond individual projects.

• Executive presence and high emotional intelligence (EQ), with the capability to build trust with Fortune 500 Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and technical stakeholders.

• Authentic passion for Alation's mission and commitment to trusted data governance.

• Must possess eligibility to work in the United States, as verified through the company's participation in E-Verify and Right to Work programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.