> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4378047-forward-deployed-engineer-enterprise-document-ai-sf](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4378047-forward-deployed-engineer-enterprise-document-ai-sf). 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, Enterprise Document AI (SF - **Company:** LAVENDER, INC. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $320,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Backend, Machine Learning Operations, Claude - **Published:** October 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-engineer-enterprise-document-ai-sf-lavendo-10319149 ## About the Role * 3+ years of full-time production engineering experience shipping software for enterprise customers * Experience at a recognizable, high-growth startup with strong engineering standards * Independent ownership of building, deploying, and supporting production applications or AI pipelines * Strong production-level Python and engineering fundamentals * Solid understanding of AI, LLMs, and machine learning concepts * Use of Claude, Codex, or similar coding tools beyond autocomplete, guided by sound technical judgment * Enterprise deployment experience spanning integrations, troubleshooting, and customer-specific constraints * Clear communication and confidence leading technical customer conversations * A quantitative approach to debugging, experimentation, and performance measurement * Willingness to work on-site in San Francisco five days per week ## Description Our client helps organizations unlock information inside unstructured files while preserving the detail and structure that downstream applications depend on. The goal is to deliver accurate, usable data that holds up in production, not simply extract text that looks convincing in a demo. The Opportunity Own the technical work that turns an enterprise evaluation into a successful production deployment. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll build applications, run evaluations, troubleshoot integrations, and stay close to customer results. You'll partner with sales during technical evaluations, then own technical success for 1-3 enterprise accounts, helping customers resolve issues, deepen adoption, and expand into additional use cases. This is a founding role within our client's developing FDE function. You'll work directly with founders, product, and engineering to shape the platform and establish how future deployments are delivered. The role combines substantial engineering work with customer relationships and deployment responsibility. Both backend-leaning engineers and customer-facing FDEs are welcome, but independent coding and production deployment ownership are essential. This position requires full-time, in-person work in San Francisco, five days per week. What You'll Do * Turn customer requirements into working applications and integrations * Partner with AEs and SEs on evaluations, custom demos, and competitive benchmarking * Build custom applications, agents, evaluation tools, and product enhancements * Own technical success for 1-3 enterprise accounts, meeting weekly or biweekly * Resolve deployment and integration issues to deepen adoption * Build diagnostics, dashboards, and evaluation harnesses to measure performance and catch regressions * Explain technical decisions and trade-offs to customer stakeholders * Identify new use cases and expand deployments across teams * Translate customer insights into product improvements and engineering priorities, 2. Hiring manager screen and technical interview - 30 minutes: Live Python coding to assess engineering fundamentals and problem-solving. 3. On-site practical assessment: Build an application relevant to the role, with a focus on engineering depth or technical presentation and customer communication. 4. Offer extended.