Forward Deployed Architect
Core
Design technical approaches for AI-first enterprise products, balancing capability, cost, risk, and time while building prototypes and reviewing code.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Forward Deployed Architect
Builds
AI-first enterprise products, system architectures, integrations, and data flows
Domain
AI/ML integration, Cloud infrastructure, Enterprise software
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System design, API design, Infrastructure as code, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), AI/ML model integration, Containerization, Serverless architecture, Legacy system integration, Security and compliance, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Regulated industry experience, Edge computing, IoT, Distributed systems, Cloud cost management
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Cloudflare Workers, Durable Objects, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock
Responsibilities
Map existing system landscapes and business processes, Create system architectures and data flows, Write code to test designs and build prototypes, Unblock engineers and make technical decisions during implementation, Assess security, compliance, and operational risks, Explain technical trade-offs to clients and executives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
