We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who thrives at the intersection of engineering, problem‑solving, and customer impact. Someone who can sit with a client, understand the real problem behind the brief, and build something meaningful - fast. This is a role for people who don't wait for perfect requirements. You explore, shape, architect, prototype, and deliver. You're comfortable being dropped into ambiguous environments and turning them into clarity, momentum, and working software. If you enjoy solving hard problems in the field, partnering directly with customers, and building AI‑powered solutions that actually get used, you'll feel at home here. What You'll Do Work directly with customers to uncover problems, define solutions, and build early versions that prove value Design and deliver AI‑enabled workflows, prototypes, and lightweight applications using modern LLMs, agents, and automation frameworks Translate messy, real‑world requirements into clear technical plans and working software Collaborate with engineering teams to scale prototypes into robust, production‑ready solutions Operate as the technical face of the team in customer environments - trusted, credible, and hands‑on Shape reusable components, patterns, and accelerators that make future delivery faster and more repeatable Bring a builder's mindset to every engagement: test, iterate, refine, ship What You Bring Strong engineering fundamentals with hands‑on experience building software (Python, Node, TypeScript, or similar) Practical experience with LLMs, RAG, vector search, or agent frameworks - or a clear track record of learning new technologies quickly Ability to work directly with customers, understand their constraints, and design solutions that fit the real world Comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping direction without waiting for perfect inputs Experience in roles like Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Technical Consultant, Field Engineer, or similar A bias toward action - you build, test, and iterate rather than theorise Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders Why This Role Stands Out You'll work on real customer problems, not internal experiments You'll have autonomy to shape solutions end‑to‑end You'll operate with startup‑level speed backed by enterprise‑grade demand You'll help define how AI‑enabled delivery works in practice, not just in theory You'll join a team that values builders, not slide‑makers Who This Role Suits Solutions Engineers who want more ownership and hands‑on building Software engineers who enjoy customer interaction and problem‑solving Technical consultants who can code and want to build more than they advise Product‑engineering hybrids who thrive in ambiguity and pace If you want to work where your engineering skills directly shape customer outcomes - and where you can see the impact of your work immediately - we'd love to talk. Consultant christian.green@motionrecruitment.com.au Reference number: au6-1805-851111 Profession:Digital Architect Company: Motion Recruitment Date posted: 14th Apr, 2026
