Forward Deployed Ai Lead

Caylent

Canada
Not specified; revenue upside available for drivin...
On-site
8+ years software development experience
3+ years engineering leadership or consulting
Design ai operating models and roadmaps
This role serves as the strategic and architectural lead for AI engagements, partnering with a Forward Deployed Engineer to drive end-to-end delivery from discovery to handoff

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the strategic and architectural lead for AI engagements, partnering with a Forward Deployed Engineer to drive end-to-end delivery from discovery to handoff.
  • The position requires designing AI operating models that define how organizations adopt, govern, and scale AI across all lines of business, not just engineering.
  • Caylent offers a fully remote work environment with revenue upside tied to account expansion and delivery performance rather than utilization hours.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the strategic and architectural lead for AI engagements, partnering with a Forward Deployed Engineer to drive end-to-end delivery from discovery to handoff.

Salary

Not specified; Revenue upside available for driving account expansion

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software development experience
  • 3+ years engineering leadership or consulting
  • Design AI operating models and roadmaps
  • Direct Forward Deployed Engineers on implementation
  • Certified Claude Architect credential required
  • Executive presentation and workshop facilitation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience mapping AI to business ROI outcomes
  • Familiarity with PE portfolio company environments
  • Background in LLM prompt engineering and agentic workflows
  • Knowledge of DORA metrics and DevEx frameworks
  • Experience with Specification-First Engineering methodology

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years software development or technical architecture experience
  • 3+ years in engineering leadership or solutions architecture
  • Must hold Certified Claude Architect certification
  • Hands-on familiarity with Claude Code or equivalent tools
  • Proven ability to engage C-suite and VP level stakeholders

Work Rights

Not specified

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