Forward Deployed Engineer
Sonata Software
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About the Role
Deliver supervised customer transformation and hands-on AI implementation. This role is initially based at Sonata's Redmond, Washington offices, with subsequent deployment to customer locations within the USA, supported by a USA-based mentor. Completion of Sonata's FDE program is required before customer deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support discovery, solution design, process modernization, testing, enterprise deployment, and adoption under technical supervision.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- MBA completed class of 2025 or 2026.
- No prior professional experience required.
- Demonstrate technology, process, or domain depth through academic capstone/project evidence.
- Must have work authorization approval for USA.
Qualifications
Domain Skills
- Map a process, controls, and hand-offs.
- Reimagine process with AI.
- Identify controls and measure cycle time/errors.
AI & Technology Skills
- Demonstrate hands-on AI use and certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Projects in any of the following process areas:
- Supply-chain
- Back-office finance
- CRM delivery
- Healthcare/Life sciences: Life Sciences/Pharma
- BFS: Mortgage/Lending or Payment services
- Retail & Manufacturing: Logistics/Distribution/Specialty Retail
Behavioral Competencies
- Evidence self-driven learning, initiative, feedback uptake, and customer problem-solving.
- Self-taught certifications or a portfolio of personal builds.