Forward Deployed Engineer Manager (AI)

Location: Remote, United States; role location listed as Chicago, Illinois. Travel may be required, ranging from 25% to 75% based on business and client needs.

Annual salary range: $80,400–$316,300 depending on role location and other factors.

Company

hirify.global is a global professional services company helping businesses, governments, and other organizations build digital capabilities, optimize operations, and use cloud, data, and AI.

What you will do

• Work with clients and internal teams to identify business problems, shape AI use cases, and define technical solutions.
• Design and implement end-to-end AI solutions integrating foundation models with enterprise platforms, data platforms, and internal systems.
• Prototype, iterate, and deploy AI workflows, agents, copilots, and automations in operational environments.
• Bridge product, engineering, data, and business stakeholders while leading technical discussions and delivery sessions.
• Drive prompt and workflow design, API integration, orchestration, enterprise knowledge integration, security, privacy, and governance.
• Own solutions from concept through production and iteration, ensuring quality, reliability, scalability, and business outcomes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or Java, including 5 years integrating APIs and building distributed production systems.
• 2+ years of experience with modern AI/ML platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar foundation model providers, plus workflow orchestration and agent frameworks.
• 5+ years translating high-level business needs into technical designs and implementations in large enterprise organizations or professional services firms.
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce, SAP, or data platforms.
• 5+ years of client-facing communication and collaboration, including leading technical discussions, workshops, or delivery sessions under ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field, or equivalent experience of at least 12 years. An Associate's Degree requires at least 6 years of work experience.
• Applicants in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Access to training, career counseling, mentoring, and professional support.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and an inclusive working environment.
• Travel requirements vary from 25% to 75% depending on business and client needs.