Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid, Canada)

Unit8 SA • Montreal, QC

57d • Hybrid

About The Position

Unit8 is expanding into the Canadian market and is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer. This role involves working directly with customers to own delivery strategy and implementation. As a core member of agile project teams, the engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data solutions and infrastructure, focusing on cutting-edge data and AI topics to solve real-world business problems for clients.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science.
• Deep expertise in at least one key domain (Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or GenAI).
• Proven experience in pre-sales, proposal design, or technical advisory where you influenced executive decision-making.
• For relevant tracks, past experience building solutions with LLMs and a deep understanding of the overall GenAI landscape (Evaluation, Training, Problem Decomposition).
• Experience with programming/scripting, such as Python and/or PySpark.
• 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.
• Currently located in Montreal, QC, Canada (or willing to relocate).

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Palantir Foundry
• Extensive experience in data-related consulting, working on data strategy, architecture design and implementation of large-scale data solutions following client's requirements

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining robust data solutions and infrastructure.
• Working on cutting-edge data and AI topics to solve real-world business problems for clients.
• 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.

Benefits

• Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Unit8 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
• We believe that diversity drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
• We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior