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) 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).