Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Embedded software engineer building production-grade AI workflows and MLOps solutions inside highly regulated customer environments.
Role type
Senior IC Forward Deployed Engineer (Customer Engineering)
Builds
Production AI workflows, custom cloud/data integrations, interactive applications, and MLOps pipelines for enterprise clients.
Domain
AI/ML, MLOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Regulated Industries (Pharma, Finance, Defense)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, SQL, R, Bash, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), Machine Learning workflows, Model deployment/monitoring, GPU workloads, Generative AI, Agent frameworks, Regulated environment navigation
Preferred skills
Consultative mindset, Structured discovery, Technical solutioning, Ambiguity tolerance, Fast execution
Technologies
Python, SQL, R, Bash, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE, Docker, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Build and deploy production-grade AI solutions across the MLOps lifecycle; Troubleshoot networking, compute, and platform issues in customer environments; Advise data science teams on best practices; Translate field intelligence into product feedback for the roadmap.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
