Google Cloud / Databricks Forward Deployed Engineer in Wealth and Asset Management

About the role

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia’s AI & Data Business Unit is the powerhouse of our firm’s innovation—merging cutting-edge Data Science, Generative AI, and advanced digital solutions to transform industries. With over 350 experts worldwide, we tackle projects from proof-of-concept to large-scale deployment, always pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities. Our 12 R&D labs in Europe and North America drive continuous research in areas like computer vision, MLOps, and deep learning, partnering closely with our business consultants for real-world impact. By joining Sia’s AI & Data team, you’ll step into a vibrant, collaborative environment that nurtures professional growth and empowers you to shape the future of AI-driven consulting.

Job Description

A AWM (Asset Wealth Management) Google AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Sia is an embedded "builder-doer" who acts as a bridge between Google’s frontier AI products (Gemini, Vertex AI etc.) and real-world AI production systems in AWM. They work directly with large AWM customers to build, deploy, and ship custom Generative AI / Agentic AI applications, building prototypes and production-ready agents while troubleshooting technical integration challenges.

Core Responsibilities

Customer Embedding: Act as a technical partner on-site or directly with clients to drive AI adoption.

PoC / Pilot: Rapidly prototype to go from ideation to PoC / pilots

Productionizing AI: Develop, debug, and deploy Generative AI applications (e.g., agentic workflows, RAG systems, MCP servers etc.) using Python.

Integration and Coding: Architect solutions that connect Google's AI products with customer legacy infrastructure, APIs, and databases.

High-Impact Troubleshooting: Solve complex blockers to production, including data readiness, model latency, and system evaluation.

Qualifications

Experience: 7+ years in a technical, customer-facing role (e.g., FDE, Solutions Engineer, SRE, Software Engineer).

Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Python and experience with LLM orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph).

AI Knowledge: Experience with API development, vector databases, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Experience with Google Gemini Enterprise Platform and Google data services (e.g. Big Query etc.)

Data platform knowledge: Experience with Databricks delta lake and other parts of the data bricks data stack

Agent Building: Experience with Agent building technologies (e.g. ADK, A2A, MCP etc). Experience with Agent Ontologies and memory management

WAM: 5+ years of Wealth / Asset Management experience

Problem Solving: High agency, ability to operate under ambiguity, and a "product" mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Google Cloud products.

Experience implementing multi-agent systems and advanced prompt engineering.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.

Competitive Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $147,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Annual performance based discretionary bonus

Robust Health Coverage

3 Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

401K retirement plan

4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health, Dependent Care, Commuter

Family Friendly Benefits

100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure

Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan

Time Off to Recharge

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Extras that Make Life Easier

College savings and student loan repayment assistance

Monthly cell phone stipend

Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:

Gym membership reimbursement

LiveHealth Online virtual care

Personalized support from a Well-being Coach

Employee Assistance Program at no cost

Free confidential counseling and emotional support services

On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Office Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days or more per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At this time, Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require, either now or in the future, employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1/OPT) or STEM OPT, TN, etc).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.