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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Tiger Analytics
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $54,000 - $91,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Profiling, Code Review, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Warehousing, Software Debugging, Memory Management, Video Game Development, Game Engine, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Apache Spark, Gitlab, Build Management, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Migration, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/forward-deployed-engineer-fde-genai-agentic-ai/12251896

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, Applied AI/ML Engineering,
 * Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with deep hands-on mastery of Apache Spark (performance tuning, query optimization, cluster sizing, and memory management).
 * Proven experience implementing Lakehouse architectures, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog (governance, lineage, access control), and Databricks Workflows.
 * Practical experience building and deploying AI/GenAI solutions on Databricks (e.g., Databricks AI/BI Genie, Mosaic AI, Vector Search, LLM integration, or MLflow).
 * Experience migrating enterprise data workloads or modernizing legacy BI/data warehouses onto cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
 * Exceptional communication and consultative skills, with a demonstrated track record of operating effectively in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

The FDE Mindset

 * Strong customer-facing communication and sharp problem-solving instincts.
 * Comfortable operating independently, navigating ambiguity, and moving fast from problem * solution * production.
 * Equally at home with business and technical stakeholders.

## Description

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who thrives at the intersection of client problem-solving and hands-on AI engineering. You'll partner directly with clients and engineering teams to turn complex business challenges into production-grade GenAI and Agentic AI solutions - owning the journey from first conversation to live deployment., We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with deep expertise in the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to partner closely with enterprise clients and Databricks account teams. In this role, you will embed directly into customer environments to architect, build, and deploy high-impact data engineering, analytics, and AI/GenAI solutions-turning complex, ambiguous business problems into production-ready outcomes at speed

Responsibilities:

 * Rapid Solution Prototyping & Delivery: Embed with client engineering and business stakeholders to design, build, and deploy end-to-end production solutions on Databricks within accelerated timelines.

 * Lakehouse Architecture & Data Engineering: Architect scalable data pipelines using Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Apache Spark, handling complex cloud migrations, legacy BI modernization, and performance/cost optimization.

 * AI, GenAI & Intelligent Analytics: Build and deploy enterprise AI/ML workflows, knowledge layers/ontologies, and natural-language analytics solutions using Databricks AI/BI Genie, Mosaic AI, RAG architectures, and Model Serving.

 * Technical Leadership & Consultative Discovery: Lead architectural workshops, translate business requirements into technical roadmaps, and troubleshoot production bottlenecks alongside client teams.

 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical bridge between Tiger Analytics delivery teams, client stakeholders, and Databricks field engineering teams to drive adoption and expand platform capabilities., Designs, implements, optimizes, and maintains advanced game AI systems for believable NPC behavior in an AAA production. Responsibilities include behavior trees, navigation, perception, decision-making, debugging, profiling, performance optimization, gameplay integration, technical direction, code reviews, and mentoring junior programmers. The role collaborates with design, animation, gameplay, and systems teams and requires strong C++ programming and game engine experience.
Top Skills: Behavior TreesC++GitPathfindingPerforceProprietary Game EnginesSensory FrameworksState MachinesUnityUnreal EngineUtility Systems
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