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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Morgan, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Agentic-AI, Build Management, Production Code
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/forward-deployed-engineer-san-francisco-ca--98f3e5df-5a41-4dad-af60-ca116fd312da

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Customer Relations, Insurance, Software Engineering, Communication Skills, Startup, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Rapid Prototyping, Customer Support/Service, We are seeking a highly agentic and client-facing engineer to help deploy multimodal AI systems into production for the insurance industry.

This opportunity combines hands-on software engineering, applied AI, and direct customer engagement. You'll work closely with clients to understand their challenges, build and deploy technical solutions, and own projects end-to-end.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, and a track record of building and shipping production software, preferably at an early-stage, VC-backed startup., * 1-5 years of experience in a technical role using Python, ideally with client-facing responsibilities.

 * Experience building and shipping production code in at least one of the following environments:
 + A VC-backed startup.
 + As a founder or founding engineer.
 + A fast-paced public technology company with a strong engineering environment.
 * A STEM undergraduate degree from a reputable university in the US, Canada, or Europe. Candidates with undergraduate degrees outside these regions must have qualifying experience at an exceptional, well-funded VC-backed startup or top-tier technology company.
 * Strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
 * Proficiency in Python.
 * Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and agentic AI concepts.
 * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and build trusted client relationships.
 * Demonstrated ability to build and deploy technical solutions and take ownership of projects end-to-end.
 * Willingness to work on-site five days per week in San Francisco., * Experience in an early-stage or high-growth, VC-backed startup.
 * Previous experience in a client-facing engineering, solutions architecture, or other technical, customer-centric role.
 * Graduation from a top-20 university for your academic program.
 * Experience working directly with customers to sc

## Description

* Individually deploy multimodal, agentic AI systems into production with major business impact. Own client deployments end-to-end, from scoping through go-live, acting as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders.
 * Build and manage client relationships, understand challenges, align priorities, and become a trusted partner executives rely on to scale their AI adoption.
 * Design, build, and evolve AI agents that deliver optimal claims outcomes, including prompt engineering, model integration, and rapid prototyping using AI-assisted coding tools.
 * Work with applied AI daily, scoping and developing new features that help customers scale while consistently improving claims results.
 * Integrate products into client environments, working hands-on with their technical teams on APIs and systems.
 * Coordinate with the core platform team to ensure smooth delivery and improve the product through actionable customer insights.
 * Capture and share best practices in internal playbooks to help scale Forward Deployed Engineering.