Senior Forward Deployed Engineer — Hybrid, USA

Job overview

The Senior Forward Deployed Engineer — Hybrid, USA role is listed in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid arrangement. Pay is $140,000–$220,000 per year, plus an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Unit8 is expanding its U.S. presence and works on AI and data analytics projects for traditional industries. The engineer works directly with customers to shape delivery strategy and implement data and AI solutions. The role builds and maintains data pipelines and infrastructure, improves data quality, and collaborates with software engineers, machine learning experts, and client stakeholders to solve business problems.

What you'll do

• Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot data pipelines and processing systems, with a focus on Foundry
• optimize and test solutions and tooling for data quality
• collaborate with software engineers, machine learning experts, and stakeholders
• work in agile teams to experiment, iterate, and deliver product objectives
• travel to client sites at least 10% as stated in the posting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior forward deployed engineer

hybrid

charlotte nc

data engineering

data science

cloud engineering

generative ai

python

pyspark

palantir foundry

client-facing

10% travel

$140k–$220k

unit8

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual performance-based bonus
• 401(k)
• health insurance
• high-impact client projects
• autonomy in shaping U.S. delivery
• engineering-focused culture.

Why this role

The posting identifies Denver, CO; Charlotte, NC; and Miami, FL as preferred locations, or candidates willing to relocate, and requires willingness to travel at least 10%.

About the employer

Unit8 SA is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.