Junior Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Junior Forward Deployed Engineer embedding with federal clients to rapidly prototype and deploy AI solutions using modern frameworks and tools.
Role type
Junior IC forward-deployed AI engineer
Builds
Rapid AI prototypes and production-grade applications for defense, intelligence, and public health missions
Domain
US Federal Government / Defense & National Security / Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, R, or Rust; Generative AI (LLMs, chatbots); APIs; structured and unstructured data management; RAG workflows; semantic search; prompt engineering; agent behaviors
Preferred skills
Palantir, Databricks, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google platforms; AWS, Azure, GCP; federal security clearance
Technologies
LLMs, coding assistants, agentic frameworks, RAG, semantic search, prompt engineering, agent behaviors, Palantir, Databricks, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Embed within client environments to build rapid prototypes using AI tools and modern frameworks; Integrate solutions into complex client environments including legacy systems; Evaluate model outputs, test workflows, and apply responsible AI guardrails; Clarify problem statements and translate them into technical plans; Participate in rapid experimentation cycles and document solution decisions; Share field intelligence back to APX teams to improve delivery approaches
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
