Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Application)

We're looking for a Lead Forward-Deployed Engineer (Data Applications) to join our team in Broader Zurich area, Switzerland in a hybrid working mode. This role offers an opportunity to shape AI-driven development practices by creating rapid, intelligent prototypes that accelerate delivery. You will collaborate directly with business and product stakeholders to turn ideas into functional application concepts that transition seamlessly into production-ready builds.

Responsibilities

Work directly with client business and product owners to scope new application features and create rapid prototypes

Use AI natively throughout development, including code generation, automated testing, and iterative build

Build, refine, and deliver functional prototypes with a focus on short feedback loops

Prepare validated prototypes for transfer into standard build processes with engineering teams

Evaluate and confirm technical feasibility of new application features adopting AI-native approaches

Act as a primary technical contact for client teams during early-stage development phases

Contribute AI-native engineering practices and reusable patterns to internal teams

Requirements

8+ years of experience, including 3+ years in rapid prototyping, forward-deployed, or solutions-engineering roles

Hands-on experience with AI-native application development, including code generation and agentic coding assistants

Strong proficiency in rapid prototyping using Python

Excellent client-facing technical communication skills

Familiarity with Anthropic Claude or AWS AI Practitioner certification

Experience with AWS Data Services

English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

Solid understanding of application and API design for new features

Knowledge of Amazon Bedrock or AgentCore

Experience with LangChain or other agent-orchestration frameworks

Working knowledge of Snowflake or ClickHouse

Background in prompt engineering