Forward Deployed Engineer, Networking (AI)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer, Networking (AI): Designing and implementing complex network topologies and integrations for the Agentic Data Plane (ADP) to connect AI agents with enterprise data with an accent on secure connectivity and hybrid cloud architecture. Focus on building secure bridges between public SaaS and private VPCs, optimizing network deployment patterns, and extending the platform's networking primitives.

Location: Must be based in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. SF, Austin, or NY preferred; remote considered.

Salary: $255,000 (U.S. base salary)

Company

hirify.global is pioneering the Agentic Data Plane (ADP), a new category of AI infrastructure that simplifies and secures the connection between AI agents and enterprise data systems.

What you will do

• Own and design deployment topologies for major enterprise engagements, including VPC layout, DNS, and identity-aware proxying.
• Translate complex customer network and security constraints into workable, production-ready architectures.
• Develop production-quality integration code (proxies, brokers, gateways) using Go, Python, or TypeScript.
• Collaborate with core engineering to translate field patterns into first-class capabilities within the ADP platform.
• Drive alignment between customer-side network, security, and platform teams to ensure successful deployment.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in designing and operating enterprise cloud networks across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Strong backend development skills (Go, Python, TypeScript) and proficiency with IaC tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CDK.
• Proven experience implementing SaaS-to-private-network integration patterns (webhooks, reverse tunnels, private endpoints).
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills with the ability to drive technical alignment with senior stakeholders.
• Must be based in the US, Canada, or the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or defense.
• Background in zero-trust or identity-aware networking (e.g., Tailscale, Cloudflare Access).
• Previous experience in a forward-deployed engineering role (e.g., at Palantir, OpenAI, or Anthropic).
• Experience with air-gapped or Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) deployments.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first organizational culture based on trust, transparency, and kindness.
• Access to the latest AI tools and a dedicated budget for their use.
• Opportunity to work in a high-impact, nimble team shaping a new AI infrastructure category.
• People-first environment with a diverse, globally distributed team.