Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Embed with client teams to translate business needs into scalable, production-ready AI solutions, serving as the technical face on the ground.
Role type
Senior IC full-stack AI engineer (client-facing)
Builds
Custom AI systems including model integration, data pipelines, APIs, and deployment infrastructure
Domain
AI/ML services, Generative AI, LLM integrations
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, full-stack or backend engineering, ML/AI project delivery, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD, client interaction
Preferred skills
LLMs (OpenAI/Anthropic/Cohere), vector search, prompt engineering, consulting experience, MLOps (MLflow/W&B/SageMaker), enterprise security compliance
Technologies
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, AWS, GCP, Azure, OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, MLflow, Weights & Biases, SageMaker
Responsibilities
Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives; Lead technical design and hands-on implementation of custom AI systems; Rapidly prototype and iterate in live environments; Build and deploy ML/AI solutions and integrate LLMs into client products; Advise client technical teams on best practices and deliver workshops and training
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC