Sr. Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Remote Eligible in Germany)

• 6–10+ years production software engineering, including 3+ years deploying AI/ML to production. Deep Python; strong TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Proven track record leading complex enterprise technical engagements. You've managed customer relationships, navigated security reviews, and delivered production systems organisations depend on.
• Deep production LLM experience: multi-agent orchestration, MCP/tool-use, RAG optimisation, evaluation frameworks, agent deployment at scale.
• System architecture expertise spanning enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI services explainable to a CIO and a junior engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to create reusable technical assets that others use in production. You think in platforms, not projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication. Architecture documents, runbooks, strategic memos, training materials. Your Deployment Kits are your portfolio.
• You leave teams better than you found them. You make sure the people you work with understand what was built, why it works, and how to own it without you.
• Ability to travel. This role requires domestic and international travel approximately 25–50% of the time.
• Eligible to work in Germany on an ongoing basis.
• Fluency in English is required.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Nice to Have:

• Experience founding or scaling an FDE/solutions engineering function.
• Technical founder background. Databricks, AWS Bedrock, or Temporal experience.
• Deep domain knowledge in healthcare, financial services, or government. Agent framework contributions (Strands SDK, LangChain, open-source MCP servers).
• Proficiency in German/French language will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, UK/EU AI Act).

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from.

Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location.

In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

€87,500- 112,500€ EUR

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact.

You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role.

We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully.

When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, India, and Singapore.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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