Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI)

Embed with issuer and acquirer clients to identify AI-driven automation opportunities delivering measurable business value.

Design and build rapid AI proof-of-concept prototypes testing specific business hypotheses, followed by structured validation with clients.

Synthesize client findings into evidence-backed product briefs guiding roadmap decisions and platform investments.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Proven experience delivering AI or data solutions to enterprise clients with AI prototypes influencing product decisions.

Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with LLM APIs and agentic AI patterns.

Experience in regulated industries (financial services, payments, healthcare) involving data sensitivity and compliance constraints.

Strong engineering foundation capable of rapidly producing clean, functional prototype code without over-engineering.

Exceptional customer-facing communication skills, able to translate ambiguous requirements into testable hypotheses across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strategic product mindset able to distinguish root causes from symptoms and scope impactful AI solutions in ambiguous problem spaces.