Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer | Enterprise AI Startup | NYC (Hybrid/Remote)

Primis is partnered with a fast-growing enterprise AI startup in NYC building a reasoning platform that helps large organizations turn strategy into action.

Their platform is already live with major enterprise customers and delivering measurable results. High-visibility work, real ownership and meaningful equity.

They’re hiring Forward Deployed Engineers to embed directly with clients and own solutions end-to-end, from first discovery to proven ROI.

What you’ll work on:

• Lead end-to-end technical delivery on enterprise engagements, from discovery through deployment
• Embed with client teams to scope high-value workflows, architect integrations and orchestrate AI models
• Act as the technical lead during onboarding and proof-of-value, driving fast time-to-value and successful go-lives
• Work with internal Product, Data Science and Backend teams to deliver scalable, explainable and reliable AI integrations
• Partner with leading consulting firms to align technical delivery with client business goals
• Build reusable patterns, documentation and playbooks to speed up future deployments
• Lead executive-level conversations, advise on AI workflow strategy and feed learnings back into the product
• Work with sales and customer success to drive adoption and expansion

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in a hybrid technical and client-facing role (e.g. Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, AI/ML Systems Engineer, Technical Consultant)
• Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML workflows or intelligent applications (LLMs, RAG, agents, forecasting, etc.)
• Strong Python, plus exposure to tools like GCP, Docker, FastAPI, LangChain/LangGraph, Elasticsearch, Snowflake or BigQuery
• Experience with data pipelines and distributed systems in production
• Able to turn complex business problems into structured technical solutions
• Strong analytical skills and a track record building repeatable, scalable processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable leading technical design sessions and executive discussions

Perks:

• Competitive salary plus bonus + equity
• 100% company-paid health, dental and vision
• 401(k) matching
• Remote or hybrid (NYC office)

Interested? Please apply for more info!

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