Forward Deployed Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist (AI)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist (AI): Leading the deployment of secure AI platform, North, in private cloud and on-premises environments with an accent on infrastructure assessment, security requirements, and data management practices. Focus on implementing tailored deployment strategies, troubleshooting technical issues, and empowering users through training.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Open to candidates currently based in the Middle East or who are open to travelling or relocating.

Company

hirify.global is training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end deployment of North in private cloud and on-premises environments.
• Partner with enterprise IT teams to assess infrastructure, security requirements, and data management practices.
• Design and implement deployment strategies tailored to client needs, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment-related technical issues, providing timely solutions to minimize downtime.
• Develop training materials and conduct sessions to empower users to adopt North’s capabilities effectively.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience deploying enterprise software in private/hybrid cloud environments.
• You are fluent in both English and Arabic.
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), networking, and virtualization.
• Proven experience administering production Kubernetes clusters and expertise with Helm.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Git for version control.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment.
• Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research.
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health.
• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months.
• 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)