Engineer II - Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Senior individual contributor owning end-to-end forward-deployed engineering engagements, prototyping AI solutions at days-to-weeks cadence, and mentoring junior engineers.
Role type
Senior IC forward-deployed engineer (AI/ML)
Builds
Working prototypes of AI solutions (agents, multi-agent systems, RAG) for business units
Domain
Biopharma / Healthcare + Generative AI / Multi-agent systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, TypeScript/JavaScript/Go, Generative AI (agents, RAG, prompt engineering), PyTorch/TensorFlow, Databricks/Apache Spark, AI-assisted coding tools, mentoring
Preferred skills
Prior FDE/Solutions Architect experience, regulated industry (pharma/healthcare) knowledge, fine-tuning fundamentals, Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Technologies
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Databricks, Apache Spark, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot
Responsibilities
Own BU use cases from problem framing to working prototype; Qualify incoming BU asks and define scope; Lead small multi-FDE engagements and mentor G8 FDEs; Design and orchestrate multi-agent systems; Package proven use cases for handoff to Solutions Engineer; Contribute to FDE pattern library
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
