Forward Deployed Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/Infrastructure): Designing and implementing data architectures to accelerate AI/ML training pipelines with an accent on low-latency data access and high-performance computing. Focus on building custom integrations, optimizing GPU orchestration, and bridging the gap between core product and client infrastructure.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Hybrid/On-site at customer accounts)

Company

hirify.global is a Data Platform that centralizes data logically into a unified namespace and allows for decentralized accelerated access.

What you will do

• Act as the primary technical authority on-site, embedding within strategic accounts to resolve real-world friction points.
• Design and implement data architectures that accelerate AI/ML training pipelines across hybrid-cloud environments.
• Build custom integrations, automation scripts, and last-mile solutions to bridge core product functionality with bespoke client infrastructure.
• Identify new business problems and expansion opportunities to drive account growth.
• Partner with Sustaining Engineering to translate field-discovered bugs into core product features.
• Translate complex technical hurdles into actionable insights for data scientists and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK
• Deep understanding of GPU orchestration, AI/ML data pipelines, and high-performance file systems (NFS, SMB, S3).
• Mastery of high-speed networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100GbE+) and debugging routing, latency, and throughput issues.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++ to write production-grade tools and API integrations.
• Strong Linux internals expertise, including kernel tuning, storage stack performance, and containerization (Kubernetes/Docker).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• High-leverage role combining software engineering, solution architecture, and business development.
• Opportunity to work as a "technical founder in the field" within strategic Lighthouse accounts.
• Collaborative environment with direct influence on the core product roadmap.
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.