Design and develop AI agents, data pipelines, data warehouses, and MLOps environments while leading PoCs, agile delivery, continuous operation, and customer-focused software transformation.
About this role
The Forward Deployed Engineer works closely with client organizations to turn AI transformation concepts into systems that function in real operational settings. The role covers identifying challenges by examining workflows, decision-making processes, and constraints at the client site, then determining what should be built and how far it should go through dialogue with the customer.
The engineer collaborates with business and technology consultants to organize priorities and approaches for applying AI and LLM technologies from an operational perspective. Responsibilities include leading the planning and proof-of-concept development of AI solutions optimized for client operations, rapidly bringing prototypes into the field, incorporating feedback, and driving production implementation.
After implementation, the role continues to engage with customers and lead improvements and enhancements based on changes in their work and usage conditions. The position carries substantial responsibility for technical decisions, technology selection, and architecture design, with field-level judgment respected.
The working environment supports the use of LLMs such as ChatGPT and Claude, as well as AI-driven development tools, with related assistance available. The posting states that employees use either office-based or remote work and may use a flextime system. Support includes book purchases, O'Reilly Online, assistance for business use of LLMs, support for Google Cloud and AWS certification, and programs for working adults pursuing master's or doctoral degrees. A parental leave program is also stated.
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