Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer

Alation

. Architect and rapidly prototype AI agent systems, including LLM-based, multi-agent, and agentic workflow designs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $152,152 - $205,405 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and prototyping AI agent systems, with a strong focus on LLM orchestration frameworks and data governance. Proven ability to translate customer needs into technical roadmaps and deliver large-scale BI and ML solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

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LLM Orchestration FrameworksBI and Data Pipeline SolutionsSQL and Predictive ModelingData Governance and ComplianceTechnical Leadership in Customer-Facing Roles

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Hard Skills

LLM OrchestrationLangChainAutoGenCrewAIVector DatabasesRAG ArchitecturesFine-Tuning ML ModelsSQLCloud WarehousingPredictive Modeling

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceHigh Emotional IntelligenceTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

Alation PlatformData EcosystemsAutomation FrameworksInternal Tooling

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Data GovernanceMetadata ManagementCompliance-Grade Data PlatformsFortune 500 StakeholdersTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and rapidly prototype AI agent systems, including LLM-based, multi-agent, and agentic workflow designs
Embed with Fortune 500 stakeholders to understand data ecosystems, governance bottlenecks, and business objectives
Translate customer needs into technical roadmaps grounded in Alation's Knowledge Layer capabilities
Build and deploy BI and ML pipelines that convert cataloged data into executive-grade insights
Partner with Deployment Strategists to connect technical delivery to measurable business outcomes
Define repeatable, scalable solution patterns for Forward Deployed Engineering and Deployment Strategist teams
Feed customer edge cases, patterns, and AI use cases into Product and Engineering roadmaps
Design and build internal tooling, accelerators, automation frameworks, and reusable components
Conduct competitive analysis and provide actionable intelligence to Product and GTM teams
Mentor field engineers and customer-side technical teams on agentic AI, data governance, and Alation platform architecture

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in software engineering, with significant time in customer-facing technical leadership roles such as FDE, Solutions Architect, or CTO-office equivalents
Deep, hands-on experience with LLM orchestration frameworks including LangChain, AutoGen, and CrewAI
Experience with vector databases, RAG architectures, and fine-tuning ML models for enterprise use cases
Proven track record delivering large-scale BI and data pipeline solutions
Proficiency with SQL, cloud warehousing, and predictive modeling
Architectural fluency across distributed systems, enterprise data governance, metadata management, and compliance-grade data platforms
Ability to write production-quality code at speed and iterate rapidly
Track record of shaping delivery methodology, solution patterns, or technical standards beyond individual engagements
Executive presence and high EQ, with ability to earn trust with Fortune 500 CDOs and technical stakeholders
Genuine enthusiasm for Alation's mission and trusted data governance
Must be eligible to work in the United States, as indicated by the company's E-Verify and Right to Work participation