Forward Deployed Engineer
About the job
- Have an engineering-school background or advanced training in computer science, information processing, or a related field.
- Have concrete production experience with large language models, including advanced prompting, retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, and agent orchestration.
- Be proficient in Python and application AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, the OpenAI SDK, or the Anthropic SDK.
- Be comfortable integrating application programming interfaces and connecting heterogeneous systems.
- Be able to deploy and operate solutions in a cloud environment using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Understand client context, identify what is useful, prioritize effectively, and deliver value quickly.
- Be able to engage nontechnical teams in a transformation through teaching, listening, and clear explanation.
- Be willing to take on responsibility quickly in high-value AI engagements.
- Analyze clients' business needs and translate them into concrete, deployable AI solutions.
- Design and implement large-language-model systems, including autonomous agents, retrieval-augmented-generation pipelines, workflow automation, and conversational interfaces.
- Integrate these solutions into clients' existing environments, including application programming interfaces, databases, and business tools.
- Support teams in adopting deployed tools through evangelization, training, and continuous iteration.
- Iterate quickly with stakeholders to refine production solutions and maximize their impact.
- Act as an interface between technical teams and business decision-makers by translating complexity into perceived value.
- Contribute to internal research on generative AI, agents, and automation.
- Participate in developing offerings, including training, working groups, and internal and external materials.
- Contribute to the publication program through industry blogs, studies, and press appearances.
- Contribute to business development by helping define needs and participating in commercial activities.
About the company
Sia Partners is a management consulting firm that blends AI and design with traditional strategy and operations work to deliver practical business value. It analyzes competitive landscapes, regulatory changes, and organizational design to help clients transform operations and strategy, using AI-enabled and design-driven approaches. With 2,400 consultants across 38 countries and services in 30+ sectors, it emphasizes CSR through its Consulting for Good program to turn sustainability into a driver of profitable transformation. The company aims to remain an independent pure-player consultant and to become a leading independent management consulting firm in Europe, focusing on sector-specific excellence.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$275M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Precedence in July 2025 pushed Benelux scale toward 200 consultants and German entry.
- The Upside brought £6.2 million 2024 revenue and stronger UK branding capabilities.
- Hiring momentum remains strong in 2026, with 730 active jobs and 3,789 headcount.
What critics are saying
- Multiple acquisitions since March 2025 strain integration, culture, and partner retention across geographies.
- Paris prud'hommes allegations in June 2026 spotlight toxic-management claims and non-compete disputes.
- Trade-secret litigation in New York shows employee departures can trigger costly client-risk battles.
What makes Sia Partners unique
- Blackstone backed Sia with €250 million in December 2024, funding faster expansion.
- Kaiser Associates deal on January 2026 adds U.S. strategy and PE-M&A depth.
- Sia now spans 48 offices across 19 countries, blending consulting, AI, and creative services.
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6 month growth
16%1 year growth
18%2 year growth
18%Sia, a global management consulting group, has acquired Kaiser Associates, a US-based strategy consulting firm, to launch a dedicated Corporate Strategy, Private Equity and M&A business line spanning the US, UK, France, Middle East and Australia. Founded in 1981, Kaiser Associates brings 65 consultants and operates from Washington, D.C., New York and London. The firm specialises in go-to-market strategy, growth assessments and market landscaping for Fortune 500 executives and private equity funds. Kaiser Associates' leadership team, including Ali Cumber, Paul Mumma and Jon Meyerholz, will join Sia as partners, with Meyerholz heading the new business line as managing partner. The acquisition expands Sia's North American presence and strengthens its position in private equity advisory.
Sia continues its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Precedence, a consulting player.
Sia has acquired The Upside, enhancing its brand, innovation, and cultural strategy capabilities in the UK. The Upside, founded in 2013, generated £6.2 million in 2024 revenues. This acquisition follows Sia's €250 million minority investment from Blackstone, supporting its European expansion. Niku Banaie, CEO of The Upside, will lead Sia's UK brand, innovation, and culture team. The Upside will adopt Sia's branding as part of the transition.
Dublin-based management and AI consulting firm Sia Partners has received investment of up to €250m from Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative
Sia Partners has opened its capital to Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, through a €250 million minority investment. Despite this, founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a majority stake. This marks the first time Sia Partners has sought a financial partner since its founding in 1999. The firm, with nearly €500 million in revenue, aims to accelerate growth, especially in the U.S. and other countries where it operates.