Forward Deployed AI Engineering – Future Opportunities

We're looking for forward deployed AI engineers who can work at the intersection of engineering, product, and real-world customer impact. This role is dizzyingly complex, requiring you to work directly with customers and internal teams to uncover high-leverage problems, design, build, and deploy AI-powered tools and product experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with customers and internal teams to uncover high-leverage problems
• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered tools and product experiences
• Write production code and ship frequent improvements across the customer journey
• Automate operational workflows such as onboarding, reporting, proposals, and internal tooling
• Leverage AI developer tools (e.g., Windsurf, Cursor, LLMs) to increase speed and quality
• Own full feedback loops: discovery, design, build, deploy, and iteration
• Partner closely with Sales, Onboarding, Account Management, and Product teams

Requirements:

• Strong builder mindset; experience launching products, tools, or businesses independently
• Comfort working directly with users and translating insights into shipped solutions
• Ability to write production code independently (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar languages)
• Experience working with AI / LLMs and modern developer tooling
• Business-minded approach to prioritization and problem-solving
• Comfort operating in ambiguity with high ownership and minimal hand-holding
• Interest in fast-paced, in-person, high-trust environments

Compensation:

For future Forward Deployed AI Engineer roles based in California, the expected base salary range is approximately $181,000 – $203,000. Actual compensation may vary based on role scope, level, experience, and business needs at the time of hire. These roles may also be eligible for equity and benefits.