https://jobs.co.uk/job/director-of-forward-deployed-engineering-data-idols--169a117a-e1e1-4a97-8b27-8c871bf175df RSS feed for Director of Forward Deployed Engineering at Data Idols. en-gb Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:34:12 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/director-of-forward-deployed-engineering-data-idols--169a117a-e1e1-4a97-8b27-8c871bf175df https://jobs.co.uk/job/director-of-forward-deployed-engineering-data-idols--169a117a-e1e1-4a97-8b27-8c871bf175df Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: £180000 - £200000/annum | Type: Permanent | Director of Forward Deployed Engineering Salary: -180K - -200K Location: London (Hybrid) Here at Data Idols, we''re working with an innovative technology business that is scaling a cutting-edge AI platform used by enterprise organisations around the world. As demand continues to grow, they are looking for a Director of Forward Deployed Engineering to build and lead a new engineering capability responsible for delivering complex AI solutions into enterprise environments. This is a rare opportunity to define how AI engineering is delivered across major organisations while building a high-performing team from the ground up. This role combines engineering leadership, technical strategy and client engagement. You''ll work with senior stakeholders to shape AI implementation programmes, establish engineering best practice and build repeatable delivery frameworks that can scale across multiple enterprise clients. The Opportunity This is a highly strategic leadership role where you''ll be responsible for building an engineering practice rather than simply managing projects. You''ll recruit and develop exceptional engineers, define engineering standards and delivery methodolog... Permanent