Forward Deployed Engineer

Growth Protocol•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Growth Protocol is seeking Forward Deployed Engineers, who are elite technologists that embed directly with clients to address their most critical growth challenges. In this role, you will collaborate closely with executives, engineers, and Tier 1 consulting partners to design, deploy, and scale AI-powered workflows that transform enterprise operations. You will be responsible for the entire solution lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and architecting integrations to orchestrating AI models and demonstrating measurable ROI quickly. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution.

Requirements

5+ years in a hybrid technical + client-facing role (e.g., Solution Architect, Forward Deployed Engineer, AI/ML Systems Engineer, Technical Consultant).
Experience deploying AI/ML workflows or intelligent applications (LLMs, RAG, forecasting, symbolic reasoning, etc.).
Strong coding background in Python, plus familiarity with GCP, Docker, FastAPI, LangChain/LangGraph, Elasticsearch, Snowflake, BigQuery.
Experience with data pipelines and distributed systems in production environments.
Proven ability to translate complex business challenges into structured technical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience building repeatable, scalable processes.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including leading executive-level discussions and technical design sessions.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical delivery for enterprise engagements, from discovery through deployment.
Embed with client teams to scope high-value workflows, architect integrations, and orchestrate AI models.
Act as the technical counterpart during onboarding and proof-of-value phases — ensuring fast time-to-value and successful go-lives.
Partner with internal Product, Data Science, and Backend teams to deliver scalable, explainable, and reliable AI integrations.
Collaborate with strategic consulting partners to align technical efforts with client business goals and expansion opportunities.
Capture learnings and build reusable patterns, documentation, and internal playbooks to accelerate future deployments.
Communicate effectively with senior executives, advocating for optimal AI workflow strategies while gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
Partner with sales and customer success to ensure smooth onboarding, adoption, and expansion of workflows.