Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Multiple Levels)

About this role

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NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and helping the world's largest brands and retailers make smarter business decisions.

We're now building something new.

As part of NIQ's rapidly growing AI organization, our Forward Deployed Engineering team partners directly with clients to design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions that solve real business challenges. This is an opportunity to join a founding team operating with the speed, ownership, and entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, backed by the scale, data, and client relationships of a global industry leader.

This is a remote position with up to 30% travel required. While candidates may be based anywhere in the U.S., we have a preference for those located in the Chicago or New York metropolitan areas due to proximity to our office locations and opportunities for in-person collaboration.

Job Description

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, building production software, and working directly with clients?

We're looking for Forward Deployed AI Engineers to join our growing team.

This is not a traditional engineering role.

You'll combine deep technical expertise with customer engagement, serving as both a builder and trusted advisor as you help organizations transform business challenges into AI-powered solutions.

Working side-by-side with client stakeholders, engineers, data scientists, and business leaders, you'll take solutions from concept to production and see firsthand how your work creates impact. One week may involve collaborating onsite with a client to understand a business challenge; the next may involve building applications, deploying AI workflows, or launching production systems that support critical decisions. This role includes approximately 30% travel, providing opportunities to work directly with clients, build relationships, and see firsthand how your solution...