Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Pubblicato il 28-10-2026 - 3240 Kyndryl Italia in Italia
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
As Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Kyndryl, you will design and implement cutting-edge architectures that merge advanced data platforms with AI-driven solutions - including generative and agentic AI - to enable intelligent, scalable, and secure enterprise systems that accelerate innovation and business value.
- Define and implement modern data architectures leveraging cloud-native technologies, data lakes, and real-time streaming platforms.
- Design AI-driven solutions - including generative and agentic AI frameworks - integrated with enterprise workflows.
- Establish best practices for MLOps, AI governance, and model lifecycle management to ensure reliability and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale AI and data initiatives, driving adoption across the organization.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to keep the company at the forefront of AI and data transformation.
Your Future at Kyndryl
At Kyndryl, Senior Forward Deployed Engineer play a pivotal role in shaping the future of enterprise technology. As Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design end-to-end solutions that combine advanced analytics, automation,
and artificial intelligence - helping organizations achieve smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. You’ll join a global network of experts in AI, Data, and Cloud, working alongside thought leaders to drive innovation at scale. Whether your career path leads toward deeper technical mastery or broader leadership responsibilities, you’ll find at Kyndryl an environment that supports continuous learning, certification, and growth.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important, you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others. You’re also a visionary architect with deep expertise in AI and modern data ecosystems. You are comfortable designing solutions that integrate generative AI, agentic AI, and advanced analytics into enterprise environments. Collaborative, customer-focused, and passionate about innovation, you thrive in dynamic global settings and excel at communicating complex concepts clearly and effectively.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Proven experience designing cloud-native AI and data architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong expertise in AI technologies: generative AI, agentic AI, LLMs, and orchestration frameworks.
- In-depth knowledge of MLOps, AI governance, and model deployment at scale.
- Solid understanding of data platforms, including data lakes, real-time streaming, and event-driven architectures.
- Ability to define integration patterns between AI services and enterprise applications.
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
- Hands-on experience with AI orchestration tools and agent frameworks.
- Exposure to vector databases, semantic search, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation initiatives.
Employment Terms
The position will be governed by the Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Employees of the Metalworking Industry (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro per i dipendenti dell’Industria Metalmeccanica e della Installazione di Impianti), with classification as Quadro. The employment contract may be offered as a permanent employment contract (tempo indeterminato). The salary range for the position in Italy is € 54.600,00 to € 98.150,00 based on a full-time schedule at the time of posting. The level assigned and the corresponding remuneration within the salary range indicated above will be determined in accordance with several factors such as, geographical tier, job-related skills, education and experience that selected candidates bring to the team. For part-time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.
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