Role overview

Cohere is a security-focused enterprise AI company building foundation models and end-to-end products for real-world business applications. This role positions you as a Forward Deployed Engineer working with Canadian public sector organizations to deploy Cohere’s North platform—a secure AI workspace designed for enterprises to integrate AI agents with workplace tools while maintaining control over sensitive data.

Key responsibilities

Lead complete deployment of North across private cloud and on-premises environments, managing planning, configuration, testing, and rollout phases.
Work directly with enterprise IT teams to evaluate infrastructure capabilities, identify security requirements, and assess data management practices.
Design deployment strategies customized to individual client needs while ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to deployments, working to minimize system downtime and maintain service quality.
Execute at high velocity and with high quality standards to engage customers and deliver solutions that exceed their expectations.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience working directly with enterprise customers in a technical capacity.
Proven experience deploying enterprise software in private or hybrid cloud environments.
Production-level expertise administering Kubernetes clusters and working with Helm.
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools such as Git.
Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure platforms including Azure, AWS, or GCP, along with networking and virtualization.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced settings where priorities and objectives shift frequently.
Familiarity with Canadian public sector security and compliance requirements, including data sovereignty and access controls.

What makes this role worth considering

Based in Ottawa with anticipated travel of 20–40%, you will work on transformative AI solutions for critical public sector applications. An active Top Secret security clearance is strongly preferred, though candidates willing and eligible to obtain clearance are encouraged to apply. Cohere offers comprehensive benefits including a weekly lunch stipend, full health and dental coverage with dedicated mental health funding, RRSP matching, six weeks of paid vacation, 100% parental leave top-up for six months, and annual enrichment budgets for arts, culture, fitness, and professional development.