Forward Deployed Engineer (Client-Facing AI Software Engineer)

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to join a growing specialist AI consultancy. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on software engineering with client consultancy, taking ownership of projects from initial discovery through to building, deploying and integrating bespoke AI-assisted solutions. You will work directly with senior stakeholders to understand their processes, identify valuable opportunities for automation and turn those ideas into reliable software used within live business environments.

Location: Home-based with travel to London client sites approximately 3 to 4 days per week and attendance at the Cambridge office at least once per month. All travel fares to client sites will be reimbursed.

Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 per annum + private medical insurance, dental cover and performance-related bonus

Requirements for Forward Deployed Engineer:

Strong commercial experience as a full-stack Software Engineer, with the ability to build, understand and review production-quality code
Proficiency in at least one established programming language such as Python, Java, C# or C++
A degree in Computer Science, ideally achieving a 2:1 or First
Strong client-facing experience, which may have been gained within software consultancy, solutions engineering, implementation, technical delivery or a software company
Experience gathering requirements, understanding business processes and translating client problems into practical technical solutions
Confident presenting technical concepts to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences
Experience using AI-assisted development tools while retaining a strong understanding of the underlying code
Strong full-stack capability rather than experience limited to a highly specialised or low-level area of software engineering
Excellent communication, questioning and problem-solving skills
Comfortable travelling regularly to client sites in London
A full UK driving licence would be beneficial, but is not essential

Responsibilities for Forward Deployed Engineer:

Own client engagements from initial discovery through to delivery, deployment and ongoing improvement
Interview users, operational teams and senior stakeholders to understand existing processes and identify inefficiencies
Run workshops and clearly explain proposed technical solutions to non-technical audiences
Assess where AI and automation can deliver measurable operational or commercial value
Design and build bespoke full-stack software solutions using AI-assisted development tools
Review, understand and take responsibility for all code produced
Integrate new solutions into clients’ existing systems, workflows and live environments
Train client teams and support the successful adoption of new technology
Measure whether delivered solutions have achieved the intended outcomes
Build trusted client relationships and identify further opportunities to improve or automate their operations
Progress towards managing client renewals and independently leading multiple engagements

What the role offers:

Exceptional ownership of varied AI and software projects, from discovering the problem through to delivering the live solution
Excellent progression within a growing consultancy, with the opportunity to become a key member of its future delivery leadership team
A performance-related bonus worth approximately £2,000 to £5,000 per year once managing client renewals, alongside private medical and dental cover

Applications:

If you would like to apply for this unique Forward Deployed Engineer role, please send your CV via the relevant links!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing applications@redtech-recruit.com (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full contact details are readily available on our website).

Keywords: Forward Deployed Engineer / Forward Deployed Software Engineer / Technical Consultant / Software Consultant / Solutions Engineer / Implementation Engineer / Customer-Facing Software Engineer / Professional Services Engineer / Applied AI Engineer / Full-Stack Engineer / Technical Delivery Consultant / Solutions Architect / Python / Java / C++ / C# / Artificial Intelligence / Generative AI / Large Language Models / LLMs / APIs / Cloud Computing / AWS / Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud Platform / TypeScript / JavaScript / React / https://jobeax.com/link/JSd7UYCSg572jJDY / SQL / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Artificial Intelligence degree / Machine Learning degree / Computing degree

RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isn’t of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Forward Deployed Engineer (Client-Facing AI Software Engineer)

Start with your email