Forward Deployed Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype data virtualization architectures to enable unified, near real-time access to distributed data sources.
• Build prototype-level API-based extraction, streaming, ETL, and ELT pipelines.
• Integrate distributed query and transformation engines such as Spark, Presto, and SQL-based platforms.
• Create reference architectures and working prototypes across AWS, Azure, GCP, private cloud, and on-premises environments.
• Execute proof-of-value engagements by building AI-driven prototypes showcasing RAG, automation, and agentic workflows.
• Perform workload and performance evaluations for compute, networking, storage, and GPU-accelerated environments.
• Build lightweight ROI, TCO, and cost comparison models to support technical validation and business value narratives.
• Lead customer discovery sessions, technical workshops, and POV execution.

Requirements

• Strong experience with data virtualization platforms such as Zetaris, Starburst, Dremio, or equivalent.
• Hands-on exposure to modern data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, Teradata, and cloud-native data warehouses.
• Proficiency with Spark, Presto, SQL, distributed query engines, and performance optimization.
• Experience building prototype-level ETL/ELT pipelines and integration workflows.
• Knowledge of API-based data integration patterns.
• Experience working in hybrid, multi-cloud, and on-prem environments.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and access control principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in forward-deployed engineering, field engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.
• Experience supporting consultative, prototype-driven, or POV-led selling motions.
• Hands-on exposure to GenAI or agentic AI solutions in validation or demonstration contexts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.

About the Company

Hitachi Vantara is the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. We provide resilient, high-performance data infrastructure that empowers businesses—from banks to theme parks—to automate, optimize, and innovate using their data.