Technical Pre-Sales Prototyper / Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Build semi-deployable prototypes and demos to test product-market fit with customers and partners while representing the company in executive-level meetings.
Role type
Forward-deployed pre-sales engineer (hybrid IC/sales)
Builds
End-to-end prototypes, proofs-of-concept, and lightweight AI/LLM-driven applications
Domain
B2B SaaS / Cloud / AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Rapid prototyping, API design, cloud deployment, AI/LLM application development, executive presentation, cross-functional collaboration, product roadmap feedback, framework creation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
APIs, cloud platforms, AI/LLM frameworks
Responsibilities
Design and deliver end-to-end prototypes and demos for prospects; Partner with sales to identify needs and tailor solutions; Represent the company in SVP/C-level meetings; Embed in customer environments to validate opportunities; Collaborate with product/engineering to shape roadmap; Provide technical guidance on integrations; Establish repeatable prototyping frameworks
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC