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Architected intelligence does.\nFor more than 30 years, we have helped organizations build the data foundations that power intelligent systems. Today, we go further by designing and operationalizing intelligence that delivers measurable business value.\nBuilding AI capabilities is only part of the challenge. Real transformation happens when those capabilities work within existing business systems, data environments, workflows, and processes.\nAt Keyrus, you'll work closely with clients to turn AI opportunities into production-ready solutions, connecting engineering expertise with real business needs.\nTechnology amplifies. Keyrus culture differentiates. Industrial discipline connects the two.\nRole details\nLocation: United States (Remote)\nContract: Permanent, full-time\nWhat you'll architect\nAs a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you'll work directly with clients to take AI solutions from technical discovery through implementation, deployment, and adoption.\nYou'll combine hands-on software engineering, enterprise integrations, cloud technologies, and AI capabilities to deliver solutions that work in real client environments.\nYour focus goes beyond writing code. You'll understand client challenges, define implementation plans, coordinate technical teams, and deliver measurable business results.\nYour responsibilities\nLead technical discovery with clients to understand their systems, data, workflows, and integration requirements.\nTranslate business needs and approved architectures into practical implementation plans.\nDevelop production-ready solutions integrating APIs, enterprise applications, cloud services, data platforms, and AI technologies.\nCollaborate with AI Engineers, Architects, and Data Engineers to resolve technical challenges and deliver integrated solutions.\nOwn technical deployment and rollout within the agreed scope, ensuring reliable production performance.\nWork closely with client teams to troubleshoot issues, support adoption, and improve implemented solutions.\nMonitor performance, costs, and business outcomes while documenting reusable engineering practices.\nTurn successful implementations into reusable Keyrus assets, including integration patterns, deployment practices, technical documentation, and implementation guidance for future engagements.\nWho you are\nYou are a hands-on engineer with a strong consulting mindset who enjoys solving complex business and technical challenges. You develop production-quality code, understand enterprise integrations, and adapt solutions to real-world constraints. You are comfortable working directly with clients, managing evolving requirements, and taking ownership of technical delivery. You combine strong engineering skills with excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration.\nWhat you bring\nExperience\n5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, enterprise integration, or related technical delivery roles.\nHands-on experience developing, integrating, and deploying production software or AI-enabled solutions.\nExperience building and maintaining backend services, APIs, and enterprise integrations.\nExperience working with cloud platforms, deployment processes, and production environments.\nAbility to translate business requirements into technical implementation plans.\nStrong client-facing consulting experience, including communicating technical decisions and working with business stakeholders.\nTechnical skills\nStrong programming skills in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, C#, or similar languages.\nExperience with REST APIs, backend services, authentication, and enterprise integrations.\nHands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.\nKnowledge of Git, CI/CD, testing, containers, and production monitoring.\nFamiliarity with LLM APIs, RAG, AI agents, and GenAI application integration.\nUnderstanding of application security, system reliability, and cloud deployment practices.\nNice to have\nExperience developing production GenAI applications or agentic workflows.\nFamiliarity with LangGraph, MCP, OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar technologies.\nExperience with Kubernetes, Docker, or infrastructure as code.\nBackground in backend, full-stack, data, or cloud engineering.\nExperience delivering solutions in regulated or complex enterprise environments.\nPrevious experience in consulting, professional services, or client-embedded engineering roles.\nWhat makes you successful\nYou turn complex challenges into practical solutions.\nYou take ownership of technical delivery and integration.\nYou communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with clients and teams.\nYou deliver reliable solutions that create measurable business value.\nWHAT WE OFFER (KUS)\nA stimulating environment where you will be able to surpass yourself and discover new horizons.\n\nA strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.\n\nHealth insurance for you and your family members.\n\n401K plan.\n\nMonthly Wellness Allowance.\n\n4 weeks of paid vacation;\n\nLanguage courses (French & English)\n\nAccess to continuing education (in-house, conferences, events, courses, certifications, etc.)\n\nThe expected base compensation for this position ranges from $135,000 to $155,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This salary range is provided as a guideline and may be adjusted for the selected candidate.\nAbout Keyrus\nAt Keyrus, we help organizations move from experimental to industrialized AI, from isolated agents to orchestrated systems, and from insight to execution.\nAs Architects of Intelligence, we design the Operating System of the intelligent enterprise, embedding intelligence into business processes so that it creates sustainable, measurable value.\nPowered by our proprietary Human Orchestrated Model™ (HOM), we architect reliable:\nIntelligence Foundations\nHuman in Command governance\nPerformance Steering\nWith over 30 years of expertise and 3,000 experts across 30 countries, we build adaptive, resilient intelligent environments where technology amplifies human capability and performance compounds over time.\nAI does not transform businesses. 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