Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
About the Role
Join the Agent Deployment team as a customer-facing software engineer building production-grade AI systems for complex operational workflows. You will contribute to the core platform while working closely with customers on strategic deployments and helping shape a growing engineering function.
What You'll Do
Architect and build durable production systems for strategic customer deployments.
Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations that extend an AI agent platform.
Build secure, reliable integrations with external systems, with strong observability and maintainability.
Turn customer needs and edge cases into reusable product capabilities.
Own deployments from initial architecture through launch, scaling, and ongoing optimization.
Partner with customers and internal teams to move high-impact solutions from idea to production.
What We're Looking For
At least 2 years of software engineering experience, ideally in product-focused or customer-facing roles.
Strong backend engineering, coding, and system design skills, with experience shipping production systems and external integrations.
Experience building scalable systems, workflow automation, or enterprise and internal tools.
Clear communication with technical and business stakeholders, plus the ability to work independently in fast-moving, ambiguous settings.
Experience in an early-stage startup or other 0-to-1 environment is valued.
Exposure to AI or LLM systems, agent architectures, automation platforms, or direct enterprise customer work is a plus.
Strong engineering fundamentals, typically supported by a degree in computer science, engineering, math, or physics.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $200,000 to $325,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.