Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Job description

The Forward Deployed AI Engineer embeds directly within active client and internal project teams to drive real-world adoption of AI engineering practices. Working as the delivery-facing counterpart to our internal AI R&D function, the role assesses each project's context, implements AI tools and agentic solutions where they create measurable value, and enables teams to sustain these practices independently after rollout. This role suits engineers who have spent 6+ years delivering production software and have grown into Senior or Tech Lead positions — people comfortable walking into unfamiliar contexts and adding value quickly. Responsibilities Assess project context and needs prior to AI rollout, identifying where AI practices, tools, or agentic solutions create measurable value Translate project and business needs into actionable AI adoption opportunities and drive them from initial assessment through implementation and operationalization Help delivery teams integrate AI practices into their existing SDLC across development, testing, QA, and operational workflows Facilitate workshops, onboarding, and enablement sessions with engineers and project stakeholders Implement or adapt reference solutions and accelerators; provide post-rollout support and resolve adoption or technical issues Measure adoption, collect feedback, and feed lessons learned back into the AI R&D function and the AI SDLC Contribute reusable rollout playbooks, patterns, documentation, and guidance Operate across PO, PM, engineering, QA, and operational concerns as required by the rollout context, without becoming a permanent dependency for the project team Must Have Strong software engineering fundamentals and software delivery lifecycle experience as a Senior or Tech Lead: architecture, APIs, testing, delivery practices, maintainability, and production software; ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems and transfer principles across languages and stacks Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development (AI SDLC) Proven ability to understand and extract business and engineering requirements; consulting mindset: stakeholder interviewing, challenging assumptions, proposing pragmatic solutions Hands-on experience with AI agents and agentic workflows Experience with LLM APIs and model integration Experience with CI/CD and modern software delivery practices Practical understanding of evaluation and testing of AI systems Strong software quality and engineering practices Production support and troubleshooting experience Awareness of security, privacy, and responsible AI considerations Experience with observability and monitoring Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences; comfort with frequent context switching; high ownership and autonomy; ability to operate with ambiguity Nice to Have LLM-based application development Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Tool/function calling and protocols such as MCP API design and integration Data pipelines and data management Containers and cloud-native development Experience with AI coding assistants and AI-enabled development workflows Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, .NET, or similar (specific languages are not a primary selection criterion) As a people-first organisation, we believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on merit, skills, and performance, without discriminating based on any personal characteristic. This reinforces our commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. At Accesa you can Enjoy our holistic benefits program that covers the four pillars that we believe come together to support our wellbeing, covering social, physical, emotional wellbeing, as well as work-life fusion. Physical Wellbeing: Our wellbeing program includes medical benefits, gym support, and personalised fitness options for an active lifestyle, complemented by team events and the Healthy Habits Club. Work-Life Fusion: In very dynamic industries such as IT, the line between our professional and personal lives can quickly become blurred. Having a one-size-fits-one approach gives us the flexibility to define the work-life dynamic that works for us. Emotional Wellbeing: We believe that to maintain our overall health, we need to invest in our mental wellbeing just as much as we do in our physical health, social connections or in achieving work-life balance. Social Wellbeing: As a growing community in a hybrid environment, we want to ensure we remain connected not just by the great work we do every day but through our passions and interests. Company Description Accesa is a leading technology company headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, with offices in Oradea and 20 years of experience in turning business challenges into opportunities and growth. A value-driven organisation, it has established itself as a partner of choice for major brands in Retail, Manufacturing, Finance, and Banking. It covers the complete digital evolution journey of its customers, from ideation and requirements setup to software development and managed services solutions. With more than 1,200 IT professionals, Accesa also has a fast-growing footprint, establishing itself as an employer of choice for IT professionals who are passionate about problem-solving through technology. Coming together in strong tech teams with a customer-centric approach, they enable businesses to grow, delivering value for our clients, partners, industry, and community.