Head of Forward Deployed Engineering EMEA

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience managing software engineering teams at scale.
  • Experience delivering impactful AI/ML solutions in production environments.
  • Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and thrive in rapidly changing environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
  • Strategic and innovative thinking, with a track record of aligning technical solutions to business goals.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with Atlassian Intelligence, Rovo AI, or AI-powered Atlassian features.
  • Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
  • Experience deploying AI solutions to complex production systems at scale.
  • Prior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

What you'll be doing

  • Hire, onboard, and retain top talent for your team and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Mentor and coach your forward-deployed engineering team on best practices in AI/ML solution design, code quality, scalable architecture, testing, debugging, and documentation.
  • Drive data-driven solution development by analyzing complex datasets to extract insights and inform product direction.
  • Champion the adoption of AI-augmented workflow automation within customer environments.
  • Oversee the end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production, ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.
  • Navigate risk and compliance requirements, including AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR), and regulatory frameworks.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Align technical solutions with business objectives, setting a clear vision for technological progress and measurable results.

Perks and Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Wellness resources
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