Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Freeplay is the platform for software teams to ship great AI products, providing tools to test, evaluate, monitor & optimize AI in production.
$145,000 - $180,000
Machine Learning
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Freeplay is revolutionizing how software teams implement AI products by providing a comprehensive platform for testing, evaluating, monitoring, and optimizing AI in production. As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of helping customers successfully implement AI solutions, particularly focusing on LLMs and RAG systems.

The role combines technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring both deep AI knowledge and excellent communication skills. You'll lead workshops, prototype solutions, and guide customers through implementation while ensuring they get the most value from the Freeplay platform. Your responsibilities include owning customer-facing documentation, providing technical support, and contributing to product development through customer feedback.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with leading software companies, from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises, while being part of a fast-growing startup. The role is based in Boulder, CO, with a hybrid work arrangement, though exceptional remote candidates will be considered with regular travel expectations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background in software engineering or data science, with experience in AI and machine learning. You should be passionate about staying current with AI developments, comfortable with rapid prototyping, and skilled at explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits include competitive compensation ($145K-$180K), equity, comprehensive healthcare, top-tier hardware, and four weeks PTO. The position offers significant growth potential as you'll be working at the heart of the generative AI ecosystem, helping shape the future of AI implementation in production environments.

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Responsibilities For Forward Deployed AI Engineer

  • Lead workshops and prototype solutions for customers
  • Guide customers through implementation process
  • Provide technical leadership in generative AI landscape
  • Own customer-facing documentation
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with product team to share customer insights
  • Build internal playbooks and account plans
  • Lead customer workshops and presentations

Requirements For Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Python
TypeScript
  • Strong technical background in software engineering or data science
  • Experience in AI and machine learning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to write and debug code
  • Up-to-date knowledge of AI developments
  • Experience in prototyping and rapid development
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site occasionally

Benefits For Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Top of the line hardware - brand new Macbook, monitor, peripherals
  • Four weeks Paid Time Off per year
  • Relocation assistance negotiable

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