Lead Solutions Engineer

2 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States FORETHOUGHT Full time

Founded by a team of alumni from leading tech companies, Forethought is dedicated to enhancing every interaction between individuals and organizations through advanced technology. As a prominent player in the Generative AI sector, Forethought offers innovative customer service solutions designed to elevate the customer experience. Our offerings empower seamless interactions by integrating human-centered AI throughout the customer support journey: addressing common inquiries instantly, forecasting and prioritizing cases, and equipping agents with pertinent knowledge—all from a unified AI platform.

With over $92M in venture capital from esteemed investors, including notable figures from the entertainment and tech industries, Forethought is poised for significant growth. Our recognition includes accolades from prestigious competitions and listings among the most promising startups.

We are addressing a substantial market opportunity and are in search of exceptional talent to join our team. As a Lead Solutions Engineer at Forethought, you will collaborate closely with our Sales, Implementation, Customer Success, and Support teams to assist clients in transforming their Customer Experience workforce with our AI solutions. We seek individuals with a growth-oriented mindset, who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Sales team to align on client meeting objectives, prioritize opportunities, and provide technical leadership for sales initiatives.
  • Create and deliver tailored demonstrations to clients, ranging from practical users to executive presentations.
  • Present solution proposals, highlighting business benefits, competitive advantages, and how Forethought's offerings can address clients' current and future needs.
  • Lead technical scoping sessions with clients to gather, analyze, clarify, and document business requirements. Provide clients with solution proposals, ROI assessments, Mutual Success Plans, and implementation timelines.
  • Guide clients through proof of concept processes to facilitate their evaluation of Forethought's solutions.
  • Establish yourself as a trusted advisor for client accounts, offering practical insights into the business value of proposed solutions and managing client expectations to ensure satisfaction.
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and provide guidance to clients on the adoption of AI solutions to enhance the efficiency of existing business processes.
  • Work collaboratively with the Implementation, Engineering, Product, and other Sales Engineering teams to strategize on opportunities, facilitate cross-training, and ensure knowledge transfer.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in roles such as Enterprise Sales Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, AI/ML Engineer, or Big Data Consultant.
  • Proficient in programming languages and tools including Python, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, and bash scripting.
  • Experience working with APIs.
  • Background in client-facing roles, ideally in pre-sales or post-sales support.
  • Familiarity with concepts and technologies related to large-scale machine learning infrastructures.
  • Understanding of Machine Learning and/or Natural Language Processing concepts and applications.
  • Solid grasp of the software/SaaS sales cycle and strategies.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Preferred: Experience with Helpdesk technologies such as Zendesk, Salesforce, ServiceNow, etc.

What We Offer:

  • An opportunity to be an integral part of a rapidly growing startup with equity potential.
  • The chance to help shape a new market within the AI landscape.
  • Engagement in solving challenging problems alongside a world-class team.
  • A collaborative company culture that values feedback and mutual growth.
  • A flexible work structure that allows you to choose your optimal work environment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous parental leave policies.
  • Unlimited paid time off.


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