AI Forward Deployed Engineer

 

AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Role Description

The AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is responsible for driving the successful adoption of AI solutions across Strauss Group’s business units.

The role focuses on translating business needs into practical AI solutions and ensuring they are effectively embedded into real workflows, delivering measurable business impact.

FDEs work closely with business teams to identify high‑value opportunities, deploy and build customized AI solutions, and continuously improve outcomes. Success is measured by adoption, usage, tech quality and business value.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business units and tech teams to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
Own AI initiatives end‑to‑end: from problem definition to deployment and impact measurement.
Deploy and adapt AI solutions to fit real operational workflows.
Drive user adoption through training, iteration, and feedback.
Support continuous improvement and scaling of successful solutions.

 

Job Requirements

Experience

2–3+ years of hands‑on experience in software engineering, data, analytics, or applied AI roles.

Proven experience deploying AI‑based or data‑driven solutions in production environments.

Technical Skills

Programming and backend experience.
Experience with AI technologies such as LLMs, automation, agents, or advanced analytics.
Ability to work with existing data sources and enterprise systems.

Business & Personal Skills

Strong business orientation and problem‑solving skills.
Comfortable working in cross‑functional environments.
High level of ownership and accountability.
Strong communication skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Fluent written and spoken English.