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# Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Engineer

- **Company:** Ai, Inc
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-engineer-ai-engineer-reflection-8110717

## About the Role

* Strong software engineering background with experience shipping production-grade systems (Python, Typescript)
 * Proven track record of deploying enterprise software in cloud or hybrid environments using modern DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD).
 * Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and hands-on experience with modern AI stacks, including vector databases, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, evaluations, and fine-tuning.
 * 3+ years of software engineering experience delivering AI-driven enterprise solutions (e.g., Forward Deployed Engineer, Software Engineer, or Applied AI Engineer).
 * Demonstrated ability and interest to work in customer-facing environments, understanding user needs, architecting solutions for real business problems, and delivering tangible outcomes.
 * Self-starter with high agency and ownership, excelling in fast-paced startup environments where playbooks are still being written., Export Control Notice: This position may require access to technology or source code subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Any offer of employment for this role may be conditioned on the Company's ability to provide the candidate with access to such technology or source code in compliance with applicable U.S. export control laws, which may require the Company to seek government authorization.

## Description

* Partner with Deployment Strategists and Sales to understand enterprise customer needs, architect solutions, and develop transformative agentic applications.
 * Build agentic systems using state-of-the-art models, orchestrating LLM workflows, integrating with enterprise infrastructure, and deploying reliable production systems.
 * Collaborate with research teams to adapt and fine-tune models for customer-specific needs.
 * Support end-to-end deployments across hybrid environments (public cloud, VPC, and on-premises), helping ensure scalability, performance, and reliability in production.
 * Contribute to evolving playbooks, processes, and best practices as part of a growing Forward Deployed Engineering organization.


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