At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cutting-edge AI deployment projects in complex enterprise environments.
- Company: Join Parloa, a leader in enterprise AI technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and influence at senior levels.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI while solving real-world challenges.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in software engineering with strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the role: As a Senior/Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (SFDE) at Parloa, you’ll be on the front lines of enterprise AI adoption — delivering cutting‑edge technology into some of the most complex environments in the world. Your mission: lead end‑to‑end deployment projects from an engineering perspective – not just implementing what exists, but engineering what’s required to make it succeed at enterprise scale. FDEs are in‑field product engineers. You will build what doesn’t yet exist, adapt architecture to enterprise realities, and engineer integrations across systems and APIs to make deployments successful. Your work is hands‑on and code‑first – you’ll be building, debugging, and engineering solutions directly in the field. What you ship not only makes deployments succeed, it also defines how customers experience Parloa and shapes what our product becomes. This is not about maintenance. This is about engineering what makes it work in production, under real‑world enterprise constraints, at speed and scale.
Areas of ownership:
- Own deployment engineering projects: Lead the technical execution (incl. product engineering) of Parloa’s deployments inside large, complex enterprise environments.
- Design for scale and resilience: Architect deployment solutions that meet enterprise‑grade requirements for performance, reliability, and security.
- Engineer solutions where none exist: Build custom extensions, integrations, and configurations to close product gaps and meet enterprise requirements.
- Work across systems & stacks: Operate at the intersection of backend engineering, DevOps, and data engineering to ensure seamless delivery.
- Partner with enterprise teams: Collaborate directly with customer engineering organizations to overcome constraints and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Guide and mentor others: Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to more junior in‑field engineers.
- Influence at senior levels: Engage with enterprise architects and senior technical stakeholders, discussing solutions and architectures in depth to ensure alignment and credibility.
- Debug under pressure: Rapidly unblock issues in mission‑critical environments and ensure customer success.
- Shape the product: Act as the feedback loop between the field and our core engineering teams – turning deployment learnings into platform evolution.
- Deliver long‑term impact: Work closely with Deployment Strategists to ensure scalable architectures and durable customer value.
Our Technology Stack: Python, TypeScript, Node.js, OpenAI, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, MCP.
Who you are:
- 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, systems integration, DevOps, or data engineering roles with direct customer impact.
- Proven track record of leading deep technical deployments and integrations in large‑scale enterprise environments.
- Strong technical depth across backend engineering, infrastructure‑as‑code, Kubernetes/cloud platforms, APIs, and databases – with proven experience in systems design and the ability to go hands‑on in production systems.
- Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high‑responsibility settings, especially when deploying live to enterprise systems.
- A builder’s mindset with bias for action, creativity under pressure, and an obsession with making things work in the real world.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Strong plus: Experience building or integrating AI/LLM‑powered systems (e.g., embedding agent workflows, vector databases, prompt orchestration).
Salary ranges include OTE Salary Range $160,000—$210,000 USD.
Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients’ and employees’ data. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care, GDPR, and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001, in handling sensitive information. Parloa is an e‑verify employer in the USA.
We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.
Senior/Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - US employer: Parloa
Parloa is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Greater London, where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including professional development and mentorship, while enjoying a supportive environment that values their contributions to impactful enterprise projects. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, Parloa offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a difference in the software engineering landscape.
