Contract Forward Deployed Engineer — Client-Facing AI Proofs

Hedgehog Lab is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the earliest stage of a client engagement. You will be the first engineer on the project, working directly with clients to define what is possible and how to scale a delivery team from that foundation.

This contract role emphasizes hands-on work, with strong autonomy to choose tools and approaches. Remote with occasional in-person client sessions within 50 miles of Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester or London.