Hiring: Forward Deployed Engineer Company: Perficient Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:02:20 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Azure, Embedded Systems, Feature Store, GCP, HIPAA, LLM, PCI DSS, RAG, Scrum, User Experience About the job Experience: •10+ years software development, engineering, or technology consulting with demonstrated technical depth •5+ years leadership experience Required Skills: •We are seeking a Senior Technical Architect to join our U.S.-based team. In this role, you will serve as a Forward Deployed Engineer •, partnering closely with our Product Development team to deliver innovative solutions. This is a remote position, must live in the United States. •Assist with building and scaling Perficient's AI SDLC offering, creating, leading, and training •Create detailed end-to-end architectures including models, feature stores, and interfaces •Design enterprise AI SDLC platforms (cloud-agnostic across Azure/AWS/GCP/on-prem) with security and compliance embedded •Build compliance frameworks translating HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, ISO 26262 into engineering patterns and controls •Deliver platform MVPs in 6-8 weeks with small teams (2-4 engineers), balancing speed with quality and regulatory requirements •Create reference architectures, model gateways, prompt governance, and evidence automation frameworks Qualifications: •Applied hands-on capability in designing and building agentic solutions •Comprehensive expertise in SDLC, DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and AI/ML technologies (LLMs, RAG, agents) •Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation, support strategic initiatives, and enable data-driven decision-making. •Possesses a strong understanding of AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations. •Strong technical credibility with ability to code review, architect solutions, and command engineering respect •Knowledge and experience in developing software using agile methodologies. •Demonstrated success in technical leadership roles delivering solutions within defined timeframes. •Skilled in building relationships with clients and in practice development activities. •Demonstrated success in performing work and managing complex and/or large consulting projects. •Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting technical documents. Compensation: •$118,100 - $202,730 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!