Forward Deployed Engineer
Forward Deployed AI Engineer embeds with enterprise clients to assess AI opportunities, redesign workflows, and implement AI solutions using LLMs, agents, and RAG. Based in Mountain View office between engagements, requires strong AI engineering and client communication skills with travel.
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy to enterprise client sites for short-term engagements to assess AI opportunities, redesign workflows, and implement AI-powered solutions
- Work closely with client teams to understand their business processes, identify inefficiencies, and design AI solutions that drive meaningful impact
- Build and deploy AI tools, agents, and automations using the latest models and frameworks
- Collaborate with engagement managers and leadership to ensure client engagements are scoped, planned, and delivered effectively
- Contribute to internal platform and tooling development between client engagements
- Stay current with the latest developments in AI engineering and bring new ideas and approaches back to the team
What We Are Looking For
- Strong AI engineering skills — you are proficient building with LLMs, agents, RAG systems, and related technologies
- Hands-on experience with tools including Claude Code, Codex, and related AI-assisted development tools
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical business stakeholders
- Comfortable with client-facing work and able to navigate enterprise environments professionally
- Willingness to travel for short-term client engagements (1-3 weeks at a time)
- Problem-solver with a bias for action — you figure things out and get things done
- Experience with enterprise software, APIs, and system integrations
Nice to Have
- Background in financial services, consulting, or other professional services
- Prior experience in a forward deployed, consulting, or solutions engineering role
Skills
LLMs, AI Agents, RAG, Claude Code, Codex, APIs, System Integrations, Enterprise Software
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