> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2722507-forward-deployed-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2722507-forward-deployed-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer - **Company:** Atomicwork Inc - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Backend, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-engineer-atomicwork-inc-8135778 ## About the Role We're not big on formal qualifications-we value attitude, ownership, and ability to execute. If you're hands-on, curious, and love solving real-world problems, you'll thrive here. * Strong engineering and technical foundations with hands-on experience building and deploying solutions. * Experience with backend development using Python, JavaScript, or similar, including APIs and systems integration. * Exposure to AI/ML, LLMs, or automation technologies (experience taking solutions live in production is a big plus). * Experience working in startups or high-ownership environments - startup DNA is a must. * Strong problem-solving ability with a customer-first mindset. * Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills-confidence interacting with leadership and technical teams. ## Description * Design, architect, and deploy AI-powered workflow automation solutions tailored to customer needs using Atomicwork's platform and modern AI frameworks. * Conduct deep requirements discovery and translate business problems into technical designs and implementation plans. * Work hands-on with enterprise customers, becoming a trusted advisor for ITSM + AI-driven transformation. * Implement integrations, automations, APIs, and microservices to connect Atomicwork within customer environments. * Lead deployment cycles from prototype to production, ensuring reliability, scalability, and measurable outcomes. * Train and onboard customer technical teams, ensuring best-practice configuration and adoption. * Build long-term strategic relationships with customer engineering and operations teams to drive solution success. * Work closely with Product and Engineering, contributing insights from real customer use cases to influence roadmap decisions. * Champion AI adoption and workflow automation, driving business transformation and operational efficiency. * Communicate complex ideas clearly through documentation, demos, and conversations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., As a part of Atomicwork, you can shape our company and business from idea to production. Our cultural values also set the bar high, helping us create a better workplace for everyone. * Autonomy: We champion self-direction to deliver customer success, empowering teams and individuals to deliver peak performance. * Trust: We unwaveringly believe in our colleagues' positive intentions, approaching every interaction with trust to accelerate execution. * Ownership: We demonstrate unwavering commitment to our mission and goals, taking full responsibility for triumphs and setbacks. * Mastery: We relentlessly pursue continuous self-improvement as individuals and teams, dedicating ourselves to constant learning and growth. * Impatience: We recognize that our world moves swiftly and is driven by an unyielding desire to progress with every endeavor. * Customer Obsession: We place our customers at the heart of everything we do, relentlessly seeking to understand their needs and exceed their expectations., * Only apply through official Atomicwork channels. We do not use third-party agencies or individuals who ask for payments in exchange for interviews or offer letters. * Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communication is being done through official Atomicwork email addresses. (@atomicwork) * Atomicwork will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. 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