Unit8

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid, Canada)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 37 days ago

PythonMachine LearningData AnalysisData EngineeringData ScienceLLMsLeadershipProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

We invest in projects that matter, including pro-bono initiatives and "engineering for good" causes.
About You Following our remarkable growth in Switzerland, Poland, Germany and US, Unit8 is expanding into the Canadian market.

As a core member of our agile project teams, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data solutions and infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will include: Developing, deploying, and troubleshooting complex data pipelines and processing systems using a variety of open-source and closed-source technologies, with a strong focus on Foundry.
Working in multi-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new product objectives.
proven experience in pre-sales, proposal design, or technical advisory where you influenced executive decision-making.
As a key member of our growth in Canada, you will have the freedom to shape how we deliver value in this new market.
We believe that diversity drives innovation and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

The Experience Deep Domain Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science.
You have deep expertise in at least one key domain (Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Engineering, or GenAI).
Minimum 5 years of experience in software/data engineering or data science.

You prioritize solving real business problems over theoretical perfection or academic benchmarks.
You are an impact-driven problem solver eager to dive into complex client challenges, craft solutions, and see the direct impact of your work on their success.
You are comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives.
You feel a sense of ownership over the company's technical reputation and are eager to train those coming up behind you.
The Essentials Experience with programming/scripting, such as Python and/or PySpark.
Proficiency in Palantir Foundry (nice-to-have) Strong foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related engineering fields.
Willingness to travel (min.
Strong client-facing

Unit8 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.
Our esteemed partnerships with industry giants like Palantir, NVIDIA, and OpenAI underscore our commitment to excellence.
Unit8 is dedicated to driving AI adoption in non-digital industries, accelerating their digital transformation.
Your responsibilities will include:
Driving optimization, testing, and tooling to ensure exceptional data quality.
Collaborating with other software engineers, ML experts, and stakeholders in a cross-functional agile environment.

20 paid days off annually, Yearly profit sharing based on both the company's performance and on your individual performance - this can range for up to 20% of your base salary.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills.

We are not a slide-deck consultancy.
We build things that work.
You will be surrounded by engineers and data scientists who share your passion for execution.

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