Forward Deployed Engineer

• Design and prototype data virtualization architectures enabling unified, near real-time access to distributed data sources.
• Build AI-driven prototypes showcasing RAG, automation, and agentic workflows using customer and industry datasets.
• Execute proof-of-value engagements, including lightweight ROI/TCO modeling and performance evaluations.
• Lead customer discovery sessions, technical workshops, and collaborate with sales, solution architecture, and product teams.

This role helps customers prove technical feasibility and business value of data and AI solutions, accelerating their confidence and decision-making to drive positive outcomes with data.

• Strong experience with data virtualization platforms such as Zetaris, Starburst, Dremio, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Spark, Presto, SQL, distributed query engines, and performance optimization.
• Experience building prototype-level ETL/ELT pipelines and integration workflows.
• Prior experience in forward-deployed engineering, field engineering, or customer-facing technical roles preferred.

Expected base salary: $125K to $270K; on-target earnings: $170K to $330K. Eligible for bonus/variable/commission pay programs. Industry-leading benefits, support, and services for holistic health and wellbeing. Flexible arrangements for work-life balance.

Hitachi Vantara is the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators, providing resilient, high-performance data infrastructure that empowers businesses to automate, optimize, and innovate with data.