Principal Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Join a fast-growing global AI platform as a Lead or Principal Forward Deployed AI Engineer. You will work directly with enterprise clients to understand their challenges and design, build, and deploy scalable AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI solutions. This role combines hands-on engineering, solution architecture, project leadership, and client engagement, with the opportunity to join a founding local team and collaborate with international experts. Local candidates only.

Principal Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords: collaborative, client-facing, enterprise AI, GenAI solutions, multidisciplinary teams, local-language proficiency, thought leadership, business consulting, scalable solutions, supportive leadership

A global leader in artificial intelligence is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join their expanding team in Bangkok, Thailand. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in designing, building, and deploying enterprise-grade AI and GenAI solutions for major clients across the region. The organisation is renowned for its advanced technology, which delivers highly customised AI agents capable of understanding local languages, business contexts, and slang with remarkable accuracy. As a senior member of the team, you will be at the forefront of shaping AI strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and providing thought leadership within a supportive and inclusive environment. You will enjoy flexible working opportunities, access to training programmes, and the chance to collaborate with international experts while making a tangible impact on client operations.

• Join a fast-growing global AI platform company with operations in over 30 countries and a strong presence across APAC, offering exposure to diverse projects and cultures.
• Take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery for enterprise clients, combining hands-on engineering with solution architecture, project leadership, and business consulting responsibilities.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals in a supportive network that values growth leadership.

What you'll do:

As a Principal Forward Deployed Artificial Intelligence Engineer based in Bangkok, you will immerse yourself in client-facing activities that require both technical expertise and interpersonal sensitivity. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve engaging directly with enterprise clients to uncover operational pain points before architecting bespoke AI solutions that address these challenges. You will oversee every stage of solution development—from initial problem framing through technical design to final implementation—ensuring seamless integration with existing client systems. By guiding multidisciplinary teams across engineering, data science, product management, and design disciplines, you will foster collaboration that leads to impactful outcomes. Your role also includes mentoring colleagues on best practices in software engineering and artificial intelligence while maintaining open communication channels with stakeholders. Through your efforts in optimising system performance and sharing insights across international teams, you will contribute significantly to both client satisfaction and organisational growth.

• Work directly with enterprise clients to understand their unique business challenges and identify opportunities where artificial intelligence can deliver measurable impact.
• Architect, build, and deploy robust enterprise AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI solutions tailored to client requirements using modern engineering practices.
• Own the full solution lifecycle by framing problems, designing technical approaches, implementing systems, and ensuring successful production deployment.
• Integrate highly customised AI agents seamlessly with clients’ existing applications, systems, and data environments to maximise operational efficiency.
• Develop scalable and maintainable software that adheres to industry best practices while meeting rigorous performance standards.
• Lead client engagements by managing relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as the bridge between business needs and technological capabilities.
• Guide both technical and non-technical teams on software engineering principles and artificial intelligence best practices to foster collaborative success.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams comprising AI scientists, engineers, designers, and other specialists to deliver innovative solutions.
• Improve the computational efficiency and performance of algorithms and systems through continuous optimisation efforts.
• Collaborate closely with international engineering, data, product, and design teams to share knowledge and drive communal progress.

What you bring:

The ideal Principal Forward Deployed Artificial Intelligence Engineer brings a wealth of proven experience in architecting sophisticated AI solutions at an enterprise scale. Your academic background—anchored by an advanced degree—reflects deep theoretical knowledge complemented by practical expertise gained through hands-on deployments of GenAI systems. You possess strong programming abilities in Python alongside familiarity with full-stack technologies like React and JavaScript; this combination allows you to develop both backend logic and intuitive front-end interfaces. Your understanding of CI/CD pipelines ensures efficient software releases while your grasp of various database types prepares you for integrating complex data environments. Experience working with large language models positions you as a valuable contributor when developing agentic AI systems tailored for local contexts. Beyond technical prowess, your history of leading multidisciplinary teams demonstrates your capacity for nurturing collaborative relationships that drive project success. You excel at communicating intricate ideas simply—bridging gaps between technical specialists and business stakeholders—and your commercial acumen helps identify new avenues for client impact. Adaptability is key: your willingness to travel as needed underscores your commitment to supporting clients wherever they operate.

• Local candidates or professionals with native-level proficiency in the local language are required due to close collaboration with domestic enterprise clients.
• An advanced degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field demonstrates your commitment to academic excellence.
• Proven experience architecting and deploying enterprise-scale artificial intelligence or GenAI solutions—including Agentic AI systems—shows your ability to deliver impactful results.
• Hands-on experience working with large language models (LLMs), whether commercial or open-source variants, is essential for this role.
• Strong Python development skills enable you to build reliable software components efficiently.
• Familiarity with modern full-stack technologies such as React, JavaScript, and TypeScript allows you to create versatile user interfaces for AI applications.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines ensures smooth production software deployment processes within complex environments.
• Understanding relational databases as well as non-relational and streaming data equips you for handling diverse information sources effectively.
• Experience deploying production systems on major cloud platforms is advantageous for scaling solutions rapidly.
• Demonstrated ability leading projects, technical teams, and client engagements highlights your collaborative approach to achieving shared goals.
• Excellent communication skills empower you to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders in both local language and English.
• Commercial awareness enables you to identify opportunities that create measurable value for clients within service-oriented settings.
• Willingness to travel according to client or business requirements shows your flexibility.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a global force in artificial intelligence innovation with operations spanning more than 30 countries. Its rapid expansion across APAC reflects a commitment not only to technological advancement but also to building inclusive local teams that understand regional nuances. The company’s proprietary technology delivers highly customised AI agents capable of interpreting local languages—including slang—with unparalleled accuracy. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed around individual needs as well as generous training programmes that support professional growth at every stage. The culture emphasises supportive leadership where knowledge-sharing is encouraged among international networks of engineers, data scientists, product managers, and designers. By joining this team in Bangkok, you become part of an organisation dedicated not just to solving complex business challenges but also fostering communal progress through empathy-driven collaboration. The company’s focus on inclusivity ensures under-represented voices are heard while its commitment to continual learning empowers everyone involved.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact by delivering cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions for major enterprises while collaborating within an inclusive global network—this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards joining a world-class team dedicated to shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551