Forrester · 3 days ago
Principal Analyst, AI-Enhanced Software Development
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expForrester Research is seeking a Principal Analyst to be a critical member of the research team focusing on AI-enhanced software development. The role involves delivering a portfolio of research, consulting with clients, and fostering collaboration across teams to help software development leaders achieve high performance and navigate market trends.
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Responsibilities
Conduct primary research alongside key analysts on 1) the present and future of AI-enhanced software development strategy, architecture, and roadmaps; 2) the ability to generate parts or entire applications using AI agents; 3) AI-enhanced software development governance and risk management; 4) financial and cost optimization of AI-enhanced software development tools; and 5) performance management of AI-enhanced software development including KPIs, benchmarks, etc.; and, most importantly, 6) the future of the market as AI compresses the traditional software development lifecycle (SDLC). This research will help clients navigate challenges by providing insights on development needs, investment prioritization, cost optimization, and long-term development strategy
Create approximately 8 to 12 high-quality, actionable, analytically deep, and fact-based research projects per year which include a mixture of written reports, tools, webinars, videos, blogs, podcasts, infographics, and other intellectual property. Work alongside sales and marketing teams to promote visibility for this research
Drive and lead key Forrester Wave™ and Landscape reports
Consult with clients to apply Forrester’s research in the context of their specific business environment and help solve their problems through inquiry, guidance, and advisory and consulting engagements
Present at Forrester-sponsored and industry-related events, as well as deliver client webinars
Establish an industry presence as an influential speaker and thinker, build relationships with journalists who cover the sector, and participate in press inquiries as necessary
Support business development and prospect conversations as arranged by Forrester’s account leadership teams
Fosters a style that drives a culture of cross-team collaboration, mentorship, integrity, and relentless and positive pursuits
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of experience in software development as a leader (director level or above) of practitioners or consultants
Alternatively, at least 10 years of experience being a research analyst, product management lead, or consultant lead with project experience in the software development space
Understand the AI-enhanced software development market space, especially as it heads toward a world of partially and completely generating applications with AI agents
A demonstrated ability to serve as an advisor to senior management and C-level clients
Superior client-facing communication; listening; critical thinking; and collaboration skills with researchers, subject matter experts, and client leaders
Strong knowledge of the issues and challenges that technology executives and leaders face and expertise in the broad implications of current and emerging technology markets, economics, labor, and econometrics
The ability to take complex, disparate ideas and distill them into simple, provocative concepts; a willingness to take a stand on outcomes with clients, vendors, press, and competition
The ability to travel 30% of the time
Company
Forrester
Forrester is a research and advisory firm that provides businesses with business and technology-related consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
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Leadership Team
Brendan Witcher
Vice President, PA, CMO CDO CIO CTO Advisor
Boris Evelson
Vice President and Principal Analyst
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