Forward Deployed Engineer
$180k - $200k • Mountain View, CA • Full time
Posted 5mo ago
About the job
AI Aspire, Dr. Andrew Ng's advisory firm, is seeking Forward Deployed AI Engineers to join their team. This role operates at the intersection of AI engineering and enterprise impact, embedding engineers with clients to identify opportunities, redesign workflows, and implement AI solutions that drive business outcomes. Between client engagements, engineers will contribute to internal tooling and platform development from the Mountain View office. This dynamic position requires a blend of deep technical AI engineering skills and strong client-facing communication abilities, translating cutting-edge AI into practical solutions for leading organizations.
Responsibilities
- Deploy to enterprise client sites for short-term engagements to assess AI opportunities, redesign workflows, and implement AI-powered solutions.
- Work closely with client teams to understand business processes, identify inefficiencies, and design AI solutions that drive meaningful impact.
- Build and deploy AI tools, agents, and automations using the latest models and frameworks.
- Collaborate with engagement managers and leadership to ensure client engagements are scoped, planned, and delivered effectively.
- Contribute to internal platform and tooling development between client engagements.
- Stay current with the latest developments in AI engineering and bring new ideas and approaches back to the team.
Requirements
- Proficient in building with LLMs, agents, RAG systems, and related technologies.
- Hands-on experience with tools including Claude Code, Codex, and related AI-assisted development tools.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical business stakeholders.
- Comfortable with client-facing work and able to navigate enterprise environments professionally.
- Willingness to travel for short-term client engagements (1-3 weeks at a time).
- Problem-solver with a bias for action.
- Experience with enterprise software, APIs, and system integrations.
- Background in financial services, consulting, or other professional services (nice to have).
- Prior experience in a forward deployed, consulting, or solutions engineering role (nice to have).