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Brightbeam

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

4 x 8hr days€120k - €150kHybrid · Waterford, Ireland

PERMANENT/FULL-TIME

Role on hold until September 2026

€120,000 - €150,000

IRELAND / REMOTE-FIRST - REGULAR CLIENT TRAVEL DUBLIN, GALWAY, CORK, WATERFORD

We are looking for an excellent engineer with genuine AI curiosity who thrives at the intersection of customer discovery and technical delivery. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with clients to diagnose real problems, rapidly prototype solutions, manage technical teams through our full development lifecycle, and build relationships where clients request you by name.

This role combines strong engineering fundamentals with client-facing experience. You will run discovery sessions, build prototypes that validate requirements in days rather than weeks, and produce the clean handoffs that allow our Engineers to move fast in production.

Key requirements:

  • 5+ years in client-facing technical roles in consulting, professional services, or product engineering

  • Proven experience running discovery sessions and managing complex stakeholder environments

  • Evidence of building prototypes with and for clients

  • Sufficient engineering capability to design solutions and build functional prototypes

  • Genuine curiosity about AI with evidence of practical experimentation

What we offer:

  • Manage client technical relationships on high-impact AI transformation engagements

  • Four-day working week and fully remote model

  • Monthly team gatherings and regular client travel across Ireland

  • Clear path to Principal FDE level

  • A culture built on showing not telling – your work and your client relationships define your reputation

How to apply:

Apply with your CV and a brief note on why Brightbeam interests you: [email protected]

Diversity & inclusion:

Brightbeam is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss accommodations or adjustments to our process.