Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, AI

TL;DR

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (AI): Delivering innovative, AI-powered solutions by working directly with customers and cross-functional teams with an accent on solving complex, real-world problems. Focus on shaping the future of AI-powered teamwork.

Location: Remote, must be located in the United States.

Salary: USD 171,900 - USD 269,075

Company

At hirify.global, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions tailored to customer needs, leveraging frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and agent-based platforms.
• Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with a focus on APIs, microservices, and enterprise-scale systems.
• Drive data-driven solution development by analyzing complex datasets to extract insights and inform product direction.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production, ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in backend software development.
• 5+ years of experience delivering impactful AI/ML solutions in production environments, including experience as a founding or forward-deployed engineer in 0-to-1 product development.
• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.
• Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).

Nice to have

• Experience with hirify.global Intelligence, Rovo AI, or AI-powered hirify.global features.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Experience deploying AI solutions to complex production systems at scale.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.globals can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two.
• Health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources.