Principal Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineer

<h1><strong>Principal Engineer — Forward Deployed</strong></h1> <p><strong>UK-based | Edinburgh or London | Approximately 1 day per week</strong></p> <h3><strong>Build the future, in the real world.</strong></h3> <p>We’re looking for a <strong>Principal Engineer</strong> to join us in a Forward Deployed role — working directly with teams to turn emerging technology and platform capabilities into real, production-ready outcomes.</p> <p>This isn’t a role where you sit on the sidelines writing recommendations. You’ll get close to the problem, work alongside the people experiencing it, build the solution, and help them become self-sufficient.</p> <p>You’ll combine deep engineering expertise with strong consulting skills, curiosity and a practical bias towards delivery.</p> <h3><strong>What you'll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Work directly with teams to understand the outcomes they need to achieve.</li> <li>Identify where technology can create the most leverage and turn ideas into working solu