Forward Deployed Engineer
Summary
A client-facing engineer who takes software projects from first design session to production at client sites — architecting solutions, moving AI proof-of-concepts to production, reviewing code, and debugging production issues — while using AI agents and coding assistants to speed up delivery.
About Merapar
Merapar is an international technology and software engineering organisation that helps organisations turn complex technology into reliable, high-performing platforms. With deep expertise in cloud, data and AI, we work for leading clients across Europe, from strategy to production-ready delivery.
We are becoming an AI-first organisation. That means we use AI in how we build, test and deliver software for our clients, and in how we work ourselves. We are looking for people who want to help shape that.
The role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer you work directly with our clients and their development teams, from the first design session to software running in production. You are as comfortable talking to a client as you are reviewing code or solving a production problem. You take technical ownership from the start and make sure the right things get built in the right way.
AI is part of your daily work. You help clients move AI from proof of concept to production, and you use AI agents and coding assistants to deliver faster. You think like an architect but stay close to the code, and you have the drive to grow into a senior technical leadership role.
What you will do
- Work with clients to understand what they need and turn that into clear technical plans
- Design the technical structure of software solutions
- Help clients move AI solutions from proof of concept to production
- Build proofs of concept to test ideas before committing to them
- Review code, guide developers to make good decisions and pair up with them when they need support
- Use AI agents and coding assistants to speed up design, development and testing
- Debug production problems and improve delivery pipelines together with the team
- Keep stakeholders informed, manage expectations and keep the technical direction on track
What you bring
- At least 3 years of experience in a software design or development role
- A solid understanding of how software systems are built, connected and maintained
- Experience working with clients or in a consulting environment
- The ability to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical people
- A hands-on mentality: you do not just advise, you build and test
- Initiative: you do not wait to be asked, and you make the people around you better
- You use AI tools in your daily work, or you are keen to learn how they make you and your team better
- You speak and write English and Dutch fluently
What we offer
- A salary of €4,500 – €7,500 per month, based on your experience
- Training and certification in AI, cloud technology and Agile
- Hybrid working, with our office in Veldhoven as home base
- Self-organising teams that work on Agile principles
- Room to grow into a senior technical leadership role
How to apply
Send us your CV and a short motivation. Tell us about a client project where you took technical ownership, and add a GitHub link if you have one.
We are an inclusive employer and keep working to increase diversity. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including women and ethnic minorities, and we are happy to make accommodations for disability or neurodiversity during the interview process.
Do you think we match? Get in touch!
Want to know more about the role? Contact Maud Mutsaars on 00316-11706427. Ready to apply? Use the Apply button on this page.