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Unit8

End-to-end data & AI consulting

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Data EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or data science.
  • Deep expertise in at least one domain: Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or Generative AI.
  • Proven experience in pre-sales, proposal design, or technical advisory that influenced executive decision-making.
  • For relevant tracks, past experience building solutions with large language models and a deep understanding of the Generative AI landscape, including evaluation, training, and problem decomposition.
  • Experience with programming or scripting, such as Python and/or PySpark.
  • A strong foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering fields.
  • Willingness to travel at least 10% to client sites.
  • Comfort interacting with business and technical clients and giving presentations.
  • Willingness to be part of the newly opened US office and the expansion of the company's strategy and brand.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers, owning delivery strategy and implementation.
  • Design, build, and maintain robust data solutions and infrastructure.
  • Develop, deploy, and troubleshoot complex data pipelines and processing systems using open-source and closed-source technologies, with a strong focus on Foundry.
  • Drive optimization, testing, and tooling to ensure exceptional data quality.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, machine learning experts, and stakeholders in a cross-functional agile environment.
  • Experiment, iterate, and deliver on new product objectives as part of multifunctional agile teams.
  • Train colleagues who are developing their skills.
  • Give presentations to business and technical clients.
  • Travel to client sites to drive implementation success and build relationships.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through LinkedIn and blogs.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

Unit8

End-to-end data & AI consulting

Unit8 is a Swiss data services and consulting firm that helps traditional, non-digital-native companies use data, analytics, and artificial intelligence through end-to-end data projects. It operates on a service-based model, delivering the full data journey: Data & AI consulting, custom solutions, robust data platforms, and ongoing operations and MLOps. It also specializes in Palantir Foundry services and contributes to open-source tooling like the Darts time-series forecasting library. The company differentiates itself through its founders’ combined experience in large-scale data infrastructure and advanced analytics, a clear focus on transforming traditional industries, and a European-driven growth strategy supported by seed funding and a growing office footprint. Unit8’s goal is to become a leading European data and AI consulting firm by expanding its client base, capabilities, and geographic presence while helping clients achieve digital transformation.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Prilly, Switzerland
Founded
2017

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