Forward Deployed Engineer, Gov
Core
Lead complex deployments of frontier AI models for defense, intelligence, and federal stakeholders, embedding with customers to design, build, and ship full-stack solutions that maximize mission impact.
Role type
Senior IC Forward Deployed Engineer (Government)
Builds
Production-grade full-stack applications and observable systems powered by OpenAI models for government clients.
Domain
Government / Defense / Intelligence / Generative AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Full-stack development (Python, JavaScript), Cloud deployment (Azure, AWS), Kubernetes, Terraform, LLM/generative model integration, Technical scoping and sequencing, Customer-facing technical leadership, Risk assessment under pressure
Preferred skills
Experience in government or customer-facing environments, Ability to codify best practices into tools/playbooks, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Python, JavaScript, Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, OpenAI models
Responsibilities
Own technical delivery from prototype to stable production for multiple government deployments; Embed with public sector customers to design and build novel applications; Deliver observable systems spanning infrastructure through applications; Prototype and build full-stack systems; Guide customers on maximizing business and operational value; Manage relationships with customer leadership; Scope work, sequence delivery, and remove blockers; Contribute directly to code; Codify working patterns into reusable tools; Share field feedback to influence product development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing focus