Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Description

The company runs and modernizes mission-critical technology systems for large global businesses, using AI-driven insight to support better decisions and faster innovation.

In this senior role you design end-to-end solutions that combine analytics, automation and AI to produce smarter, faster and more sustainable results.

You join a global network of AI, data and cloud specialists working on innovation at scale. Your path can lead toward deep technical expertise or broader leadership, with ongoing learning and certification along the way.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-enabled systems that pair advanced data platforms with generative and agentic AI, so enterprise systems are intelligent, scalable and secure.
• Define and implement modern data architectures using cloud-native technologies, data lakes and real-time streaming platforms.
• Design generative and agentic AI frameworks and connect them to enterprise workflows.
• Set standards for MLOps, AI governance and model lifecycle management that keep systems reliable and compliant.
• Work with cross-functional teams on large AI and data initiatives and help drive adoption across the organization.
• Track emerging technologies and trends so the company stays current in AI and data transformation.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing cloud-native AI and data architectures on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong grasp of generative AI, agentic AI, LLMs and orchestration frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of MLOps, AI governance and deploying models at scale.
• Solid understanding of data platforms, including data lakes, real-time streaming and event-driven architectures.
• Ability to define integration patterns between AI services and enterprise applications.
• A strong drive to grow personally and professionally, a customer-first approach, and an open, inclusive way of working.
• Comfort working in dynamic global settings and communicating complex concepts clearly.
• Preferred: hands-on experience with AI orchestration tools and agent frameworks.
• Preferred: exposure to vector databases, semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Preferred: strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: experience leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation initiatives.

Conditions

Governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation, classified as Quadro.

The employment contract may be offered as a permanent contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato).

For full-time roles in Italy, the salary range at posting is € 54.600,00 to € 98.150,00. The exact level and pay within that range depend on geographic tier, job-related skills, education and experience.

For part-time roles, pay is adjusted accordingly.

The setup is hybrid-friendly.

Candidates who do not meet every requirement are still encouraged to apply, and the company welcomes people of all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Wellbeing programs covering financial, mental, physical and social health.
• Tools to plan your career, personal development goals tied to your ambitions, and regular feedback.
• Learning opportunities, including certifications with Microsoft, Google and Amazon, plus coaching and hands-on experience.