Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Embed with business teams to identify workflow pain points and build applied AI solutions (agents, automation) that improve speed, quality, and cost.
Role type
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Applied AI) (via careerplan.io/jobs/8248378-forward-deployed-engineer-at-crunchyroll)
Builds
AI-powered agents, workflow automation, and applied AI systems for internal business processes
Domain
Media & Entertainment (Anime Streaming) + Applied AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, LLM application development, agentic systems, RAG, prompt engineering, enterprise integrations, observability, business judgment
Preferred skills
Multi-agent system design, MCP/event-driven systems, AI governance, media/entertainment domain experience
Technologies
Python, LLM APIs, LangSmith, Langfuse, Datadog
Responsibilities
Map real business workflows and identify AI value opportunities; prototype and build reliable AI systems end-to-end; define success criteria and measure business impact; create reusable components and patterns for future solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
