Forward Deployment Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Acuity Analytics is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Customer-facing solution design and integration focus). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who thrives at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer success. In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal teams to design, integrate, and deploy AI-powered solutions in real-world production environments. You will act as a technical owner from solution design through implementation, ensuring high-impact outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- 8–10 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with React.js for building modern, scalable frontend applications.
- Strong backend development experience using Python and Node JS
- Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, including model lifecycle, inference, and real-world deployment considerations.
- Experience working with AI-powered systems, such as LLMs, ML APIs, or data-driven applications.
- Proven experience in system integration, including REST APIs, webhooks, and external services.
- Experience deploying and supporting applications in production environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous, customer-facing scenarios.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (unit, integration, e2e) and basic security practices (auth, encryption, compliance)
Preferred Skills
- Experience with data pipelines, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and analytics tools
- Optimize AI systems for latency, and cost efficiency in production environments.
- Exposure to AI system observability
- Prior experience in customer-facing, consulting, or solutions engineering role.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Acuity Analytics holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.