Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: DC Metro Area
Work Model: On-site with customer (50% travel)
Compensation: $225,000–$250,000 base salary + Equity

About the Role

A cutting-edge Generative AI company supporting government and commercial customers is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with strategic partners on high-impact AI deployments.

This role is deeply customer-facing and embedded on-site, partnering with end users to design, prototype, and deploy secure, production-grade Generative AI agents and plugins. The ideal candidate combines strong technical execution with the ability to communicate clearly, operate autonomously, and deliver solutions in complex, high-security environments.

What You’ll Do

Customer Partnership & Delivery

• Embed with customers to understand business processes and identify opportunities where Generative AI can drive meaningful impact

• Partner closely with customer leadership and key decision-makers to align on design, implementation, and deployment

• Provide hands-on support across the full lifecycle—from concept through production

• Deliver in-depth training to end users to ensure successful adoption

Generative AI Development

• Architect, develop, and maintain Generative AI agents and plugins using Python and related frameworks

• Build full-stack AI-powered solutions that automate workflows and improve operational efficiency

• Apply strong prompt engineering techniques and AI framework expertise to deliver robust solutions

• Stay current on emerging trends in Generative AI, Python development, and AI infrastructure

Technical Excellence & Security

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a strong focus on security and data privacy

• Implement best practices for secure coding, performance optimization, and system reliability

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities and secure software design principles

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing customer systems

Qualifications

Required

• Customer-facing technical experience strongly preferred

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience building Generative AI agents or automation

• Strong Python development skills and experience with Generative AI frameworks

• Expertise delivering secure solutions on modern cloud infrastructures

• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong project management skills with ownership of execution from start to finish

• Willingness to work on-site at customer locations daily and travel up to 50%

• Active Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

• Experience working in high-security or regulated environments

• Relevant technical certifications

• Background in automation, AI platforms, or developer tooling

Screening & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check (employment, education, criminal history)

• Security clearance verification and maintenance

• Fingerprinting as required by customer or project

• Reference checks assessing professionalism, reliability, and trustworthiness

• Technical and behavioral interviews focused on Python, Generative AI, and secure development practices

Benefits

• Work with mission-critical, cutting-edge Generative AI technology

• Operate in a collaborative, fast-moving, and innovation-driven environment

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including:

  • 100% employer-covered health plans

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible PTO

  • Equity / stock options

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on customer outcomes and company growth