Forward Deployed AI Engineer (USA Based)

About the role

Every deployment pairs builders with an architect of the problem itself. The AI Deployment Architect is the problem-finder and relationship owner: the person who makes sure we understand the clients business better than they expect and that what we build becomes how they actually work. You are typically not a software engineer. You are a domain insider who understands how large organizations really behave embedded with one client working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and data scientists.

What youll do

Embed with client teams to find the highest-leverage problems the recurring decisions where better data changes the outcome this quarter

Map how work actually gets done: who decides who blocks which workflow has been quietly broken for years

Translate business reality into requirements engineers can build against and keep scope honest against the metric that matters

Own adoption and change management on the ground onboard users remove friction turn skeptics into references

Act as the client bridge: run working sessions manage expectations and surface the next opportunity while the current one is live

Qualifications :

What were looking for

4 years in roles close to how commercial organizations run consulting category or revenue growth management insights customer success or solutions delivery

Domain grounding in CPG retail or consumer/commercial data

A track record of getting busy operators to change how they work

A structured communicator who turns messy conversations into crisp requirements and decisions

Comfortable in ambiguity on client site and in the room where decisions get made

Nice to have

Experience on forward-deployed or embedded teams or in early-stage products finding product-market fit

Familiarity with NIQ/GfK data or retail measuremen

Additional Information :

Why this role

You will be on the founding team of a new motion inside a global company with the autonomy of a startup and the data assets of a market leader. Success is measured on client outcomes not deliverables and this role is a direct path to leadership as the deployment portfolio grows

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: $110000 - $160000.  Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment comprehensive health insurance industry-leading parental leave life insurance education support and more 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the  Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time