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Posted 22 July, 2026

Forward Deployed Engineer

Uniting Ambition
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Forward Deployed Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (AI focused)

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London / Remote (UK)

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£110K - £130K+

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We are seeking an experienced technical leader to join a global consulting team. This role is central to shaping enterprise-scale AI transformations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic client engagement.

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As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be both technical and commercial in approach but most importantly, AI-focused in everything you do.

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Responsibilities will include:

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  • Working with customers to turn AI ideas and problems into real business solutions.
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  • Designing and build AI applications, agents and automated workflows.
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  • Connecting AI solutions with the customer's existing systems and cloud platforms (through API integrations largely).
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  • Taking projects from concept through to deployment.
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  • Helping organisations get the most value from AI.
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  • Creating reusable tools and frameworks that can be scaled across their client base.
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You'll be one of the first Forward Deployed Engineers in Europe, partnering with customers across the UK and Europe while collaborating with a global team of engineers.

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About you:

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  • Strong software engineering background with experience building production-grade solutions (preferably 7-10 years of experience+)
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  • Experience working with full-stack applications -JavaScript / TypeScript, Python (Java is a bonus).
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  • Experience working with AI technologies from Agentic systems, to RAG / CAG, LLM applications.
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  • Experience with cloud ecosystems (GCP, Azure, AWS)
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  • Good understanding of enterprise architecture, security and business processes.
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  • Comfortable engaging directly with customers and acting as a trusted technical advisor.
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Why This Role?

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Work on cutting-edge AI projects directly with clients.

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Be a key part of building the European FDE presence from the ground up.

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Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

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Work across a diverse range of industries and use cases.

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Influence customer strategy, architecture and AI adoption at scale.

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If you're a senior engineer who enjoys solving difficult problems, working closely with customers, and building the next generation of AI-powered solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply now for a confidential conversation.