Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, AI

TL;DR

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, AI: Working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions leveraging frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and agent-based platforms. Focus on architecting and implementing robust application integrations, driving data-driven solution development by analyzing complex datasets, and ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: USD 176,400 - USD 230,300

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.
• 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.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Align technical solutions with business objectives, setting a clear vision for technological progress and measurable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• 3+ 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 have flexibility in where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two.
• Health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources.