Senior Associate, Forward Deployed Engineer

Responsibilities: Design, build, and ship full-stack AI-native systems including interfaces, APIs, data pipelines, and foundation model integrations Own architecture, security, scalability, and resilience for mission-critical workstreams Work in short sprint cycles, refining solutions based on user and client feedback Establish robust evaluation practices and modularize learnings into reusable components Participate in client sessions, explain technical concepts, and demonstrate working software Pair with engineers to elevate standards through code reviews, tests, documentation, and best practices Act with integrity and professionalism to uphold a respectful work environment

Key requirements: Four+ years of hands-on experience shipping secure, full-stack production software focused on data, ML, and AI-native apps Proficiency in Python, Go, Rust, or Java Bachelor’s in a STEM field or five years of relevant practical experience Experience hardening, scaling, and operating distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Hands-on deployments in enterprise environments Deep familiarity with frontier LLMs, AI coding harnesses (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor), agent frameworks, and integration protocols Experience across the end-to-end model loop: context engineering, prompt optimization, evaluation tooling, and model selection Entrepreneurial drive with comfort in ambiguity and a track record of outcomes Strong stakeholder-facing presence and ability to translate architectures for diverse audiences Travel domestically as needed strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams leadership and accountability ability to work in ambiguity Python Go Rust