Forward Deployed Engineer – AI (w/m/d) in Full-time or Part-time

Role brief

Our Job Chat As a modern company, we forego standard job postings and want to inspire you with a new format for CROZ DACH. Thank you for your interest in us and enjoy reading the following job chat! Recently in the team kitchen: Linda: "And how was the customer meeting last week?" Joachim: "Very good and especially interesting. Given the diverse requirements, we definitely need support in the AI area." Linda: "Ok. So we're looking for someone for AI Consultant, right?" Joachim: "Actually, we're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer - AI (w/m/d). This role is special because we are a BizTech consulting firm: the same people who understand the customer's business also build the software. You sit at the table when the problem is defined, and you're also the person who builds the solution, brings it into production, and takes responsibility for it." Linda: "I see. So it's about taking end-to-end responsibility for deployments and not just 'processing tickets'?" Joachim: "Exactly. Good solutions only emerge from a shared understanding of business and technology. You take end-to-end responsibility for deployments, from discovery and scoping through architecture to build and productive rollout. We work with German mid-market companies (SMEs) and large enterprises, often in regulated environments with strict data sovereignty. This also means that for this role, EU citizenship is mandatory so that we are permitted to build AI systems within the reality of legacy systems and complex processes." Linda: "That sounds challenging. What technical skills are we looking for?" Joachim: "We need someone with a solid engineering background and 2+ years of experience in software engineering or ML. Production-grade Python is a must, as is experience delivering software with LLM or ML components, such as RAG systems or agents." Linda: "And it's not just about prototypes, right?" Joachim: "Definitely. Prototypes are the starting point, not the goal. We build systems that actually run, whether on-premises or in the cloud. It's about creating real value for our customers." Linda: "What about 'soft skills'?" Joachim: "You should have genuine enjoyment of direct customer contact and remain calm in unclear situations. There's rarely a finished ticket. You structure the ambiguity yourself. And since our customers are located throughout the DACH region, willingness to travel (approximately 25%) is part of the job." Linda: "And the usual requirements? Degrees, languages?" Joachim: "A degree in computer science or similar is good, but we value the ability to learn new technologies quickly more. Fluent German and English at C1 level are mandatory for communication with our customers and our headquarters in Zagreb. Croatian would be the cherry on top." Linda: "What can someone new expect from us in terms of salary and benefits?" Joachim: "For a senior position, we pay up to €90,000. In addition, there are benefits such as occupational pension provision (bAV), childcare allowance, and flexible working hours." Linda: "What does the application process look like?" Joachim: "First, a conversation with Peter and me. Then comes a case study where we play the customer and work through a realistic problem together. It's not about a 'right or wrong' test, but about collaborative problem-solving and whether the chemistry between us is right. Finally, there's a meeting with the team and colleagues in Zagreb to experience the CROZ spirit." Linda: "Sounds like a plan. We're looking for someone who fits our personality and team spirit!" Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow [Auto-translated from German]