Principal Forward Deployed Engineer

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Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions tailored to customer needs, leveraging frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and agent-based platforms (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex).

• Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with a focus on APIs, microservices, and enterprise-scale systems.

• Drive data-driven solution development by analyzing complex datasets to extract insights and inform product direction.

• Champion the adoption of AI-augmented workflow automation within customer environments, maximizing business value and operational efficiency.

• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production, ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.

• Navigate risk and compliance requirements, including AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR), and regulatory frameworks.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, creating concise artifacts for peers, partners, and leadership.

• Align technical solutions with business objectives, setting a clear vision for technological progress and measurable results.

On the first day, well expect you to have:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in backend software development.

• 5+ years of experience delivering impactful AI/ML solutions in production environments, including experience as a founding or forward-deployed engineer in 0-to-1 product development.

• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and thrive in rapidly changing environments.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams without formal authority.

• Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).

• Strategic and innovative thinking, with a track record of aligning technical solutions to business goals.

Its great, but not required, if you have:

• Experience with Atlassian Intelligence, Rovo AI, or AI-powered Atlassian features.

• Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).

• Experience deploying AI solutions to complex production systems at scale.

• Prior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

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