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Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer

CompanyOpenAI
LocationSeattle, WA, USA
Salary$220000 – $280000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in software or customer engineering roles, with a strong emphasis on customer-facing engagements.
  • Proficient in front-end development using frameworks like React or Next.js, and back-end development skills in Python, Node.js, or similar.
  • Familiar with deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Have led complex implementations of Generative AI/traditional ML solutions and have knowledge of network/cloud architecture.
  • Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences with empathy and depth.

Responsibilities

  • Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements in detail.
  • Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach.
  • Prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments.
  • Work hands-on with customers’ technical teams as a technical expert and trusted advisor, coding side-by-side to drive projects to completion on their infrastructure.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Technical Success, and Applied teams to ensure seamless customer experiences, project success and actionable product feedback.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge bases, codifying best practices and sharing insights gained from customer engagements to scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Willing to travel up to 50% and work on-site with customers to build strong relationships and deeply understand their needs.
  • Track record of rapidly prototyping ideas and a willingness to work iteratively with customers to deliver the right solution that solves their problem.
  • Own problems end-to-end, and be willing to pick up whatever knowledge you’re missing to get the job done.