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# Forward Deployed AI Engineer

- **Company:** CGG
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Databases, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, AutoGen, Smolagents, Api Design, Model Context Protocol, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/forward-deployed-ai-engineer/51301643

## About the Role

and our latest Voices of Viridien.Key responsibilitiesDesign and implement production architectures for agentic AI, LLM and vision-language applications.Adapt agent workflows, models, tools, retrieval systems and configurations for production use.Integrate AI systems with enterprise APIs, databases, applications and data platforms.Develop reusable connectors, APIs and Model Context Protocol tools.Build automated CI/CD, testing, configuration management and deployment workflows.Implement authentication, access control, secrets management, security and auditability.Establish monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting and evaluation for models, agents and tools.Optimise systems for reliability, latency, throughput, scalability and infrastructure cost.Troubleshoot production issues and convert deployment experience into reusable platform capabilities.Experience and skillsRequired Degree in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, engineering or a related discipline, or
equivalent practical experience.Strong Python programming and production software-engineering skills.Experience developing, integrating and operating enterprise software or AI applications.Practical understanding of LLMs, agentic AI, tool calling and retrieval-augmented generation.Experience building APIs, services and data pipelines, with Docker and cloud or on-premises deployments.Understanding of authentication, networking, access control and enterprise security.Experience implementing monitoring, logging and operational support for production systems.Strong troubleshooting skills across application, AI, infrastructure, network and data layers.Desirable Experience deploying agentic or generative AI applications in production.Experience building and operating large-scale, distributed AI systems involving multiple agents, models, tools and services.Experience with Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform and CI/CD technologies.Experience with LangGraph, AutoGen, smolagents

## Description

Viridien () is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Are you someone with the ability to build modern technical solutions and the drive to navigate the operational friction required to deploy them?Viridien is expanding its ability to deploy secure, scalable and reliable agentic AI solutions across complex scientific and enterprise environments.We are looking for a hands-on Forward Deployed AI Engineer to adapt, integrate and operationalise agentic AI systems in production across cloud, on-premises, hybrid and restricted environments.About the TeamLearn more about our work and the team on our website, recent blog post featuring one of our senior machine learning engineers