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# Forward Deployed Engineer, Sovereign AI

Ottawa, Ontario · Hybrid · 20–40% travel

Python RAG Private cloud Agent deployment

THE OPPORTUNITY

## A role wortha closer look.

Help Canadian public-sector organizations deploy Cohere’s North platform in environments that require close attention to sensitive data. The role spans agent development, product features and private-cloud or on-premises rollout. Engineers work directly with customers, delivering across the application stack while navigating security and operational requirements.

### Experience highlighted by the employer

- Have strong production Python experience and a record of delivering retrieval or agent applications.
- Be eligible and willing to obtain Top Secret clearance, and support customer-facing delivery with 20–40% travel.

### Location & eligibility

The description emphasizes Ottawa proximity to government customers, even though the ATS also lists Canada, Toronto and Vancouver. Eligibility for Active Top Secret clearance is required; candidates willing and eligible to obtain it are considered. Anticipate 20–40% travel.

### Compensation

CAD $175,000–$385,000 base / year. Employer-published Canadian annual base range, plus equity. Confirm role level and location-specific offer with Cohere.

### Before you apply

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YOUR NEXT STEP

## Make yourwork count.

Apply directly with Cohere. Your application stays with the employer and its hiring platform.

[Apply with employer ↗](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cohere/556467eb-3dc8-46e2-b015-277872210997) Employer Cohere Work arrangement Hybrid Source checked 2026-10-30 Employer posting date 2026-09-01 Review window ends 2026-11-13 The review date is our freshness limit, not the employer’s application deadline.

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