Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Principal

V2 AI is a leading AI-Native consultancy seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to translate customer objectives into deployed, production-ready AI solutions. The role involves embedding directly within customer environments to design, build, and operationalise AI capabilities that solve real-world problems.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering AI & Software solutions within enterprise environments
• Deep expertise working with foundation models and modern AI system architectures
• Strong software engineering background, particularly in distributed or cloud-native systems
• Experience deploying solutions from concept through to production
• Strong solution design and architectural capability
• Experience working closely with Product Owners or business-led delivery models
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving problem spaces
• Experience with modern cloud and platform engineering practices
• Strong stakeholder communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Ownership mindset focused on delivery outcomes and customer success

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Pick your equipment
• Gifted Day Off
• Generous parental leave
• Well-funded startup environment
• Annual training budget
• Mentorship program
• Clear promotion pathways
• Flexible working arrangements
• Meet-ups & socials