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Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer

Charlotte, NC, us💼 Full-time💰 $150,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-25

Core

Bridge the gap between AI prototypes and real-world impact by designing, deploying, and embedding LLM-based solutions into client operations to drive adoption and measurable value.

Role type

Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer (Generative AI)

Builds

Production LLM systems (autonomous agents, RAG pipelines, workflow automation, conversational interfaces) integrated into client environments.

Domain

Generative AI / Management Consulting

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

LLM production experience (advanced prompting, RAG, fine-tuning, agent orchestration), Python, applied AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI/Anthropic SDKs), API integration, cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP), client context analysis, change management/evangelization

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Python, LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI SDK, Anthropic SDK, AWS, Azure, GCP

Responsibilities

Analyze client business needs and translate into deployable AI solutions; Design and implement LLM-based systems; Integrate solutions into existing client environments; Support team adoption through training and iteration; Refine production solutions with stakeholders; Act as a bridge between technical teams and business decision-makers

Seniority

Manager, hands-on IC with client-facing responsibilities

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