Forward Deployed Engineer - Data as a Service (Redwood City)

About SnorkelAt Snorkel, we believe meaningful AI doesn’t start with the model, it starts with the data.We’re on a mission to help enterprises transform expert knowledge into specialized AI at scale. The AI landscape has gone through incredible changes since 2015, when Snorkel started as a research project in the Stanford AI Lab, to the generative AI breakthroughs of today. But one thing has remained constant: the data you use to build AI is the key to achieving differentiation, high performance, and production-ready systems. We work with some of the world’s largest organizations to empower scientists, engineers, financial experts, product creators, journalists, and more to build custom AI with their data faster than ever before. Excited to help us redefine how AI is built? Apply to be the newest Snorkeler!About the Role - Multiple LevelsThis is an engineering delivery role where you’ll translate ambiguous customer needs into production-grade data, evaluation, and ML-assisted workflows. This is a high-impact role focused on end-to-end ownership of the AI data pipeline lifecycle, including developing and deploying ML-based workflows and building the technical foundations that make our human-in-the-loop (HITL) data generation and review faster, more reliable, and more effective.You’ll work at the critical intersection of data science, data engineering, AI engineering and operations, partnering closely with our DaaS Delivery Operations team and cross-functional stakeholders. You’ll develop technical specifications, design evaluation workflows, implement quality standards, measurement frameworks, and ML-assisted applications which improve our data pipelines and unblock projects through technical innovation.This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working throughout the delivery lifecycle, rolling up their sleeves to solve complex multi-faceted problems, thrives as a technical communicator and works well as a key member of a team.Main ResponsibilitiesProject Execution & DeliveryBuild and deploy evaluators, design and implement quality measurement systems to validate project outputs and ensure deliverables meet client expectationsGenerate synthetic datasets by developing or adapting existing pipelines to accelerate client engagements and augment training dataPackage and deliver production-grade datasets with standardized formatting, comprehensive documentation, and quality assuranceConfigure and build custom applications and off-platform solutions for non-standard or specialized client requirementsProduction & Technical PartnershipDefine production specifications and workflows, securing technical alignment with client teams to enable seamless go-live transitionsProvide ongoing technical support to Delivery Managers, addressing complex questions, resolving technical blockers, and supporting customer rebuttalsMaintain specification consistency and alignment across customer and internal teams throughout the engagement lifecycleIdentify and document workflow best practices and automation opportunities, collaborating with DaaS Engineering to continuously improve delivery capabilitiesTechnical Leadership & InnovationMaintain solution leaderboards and execute custom model benchmarking on existing datasets to demonstrate technical capabilitiesDrive continuous improvement of technical assets, evaluation frameworks, and delivery processes to enhance speed, quality, and scalabilityWhat We’re Looking For3+ years of experience in data science, data engineering, ML engineering, solutions engineering, forward-deployed engineering, or other technical solution development roles.Strong practical experience with Python and SQL data tooling required.Familiarity with ML and LLM-based solutions, including applying ML techniques in production contexts and building validation, evaluation, or quality measurement workflows for ML/LLM-based systems.Experience translating ambiguous customer or stakeholder requirements into technical specifications, workflows, and delivered solutions.Experience integrating systems via APIs and building custom tooling or workflows for non-standard technical requirements.Why Join Snorkel AI?At Snorkel AI, we're building the future of data-centric AI. Our Expert Data-as-a-Service organization partners with world-class customers to solve some of the hardest data challenges — creating training and evaluation data that power the next generation of LLMs and AI systems. You'll work directly on projects that impact real production systems, while shaping how internal teams deliver faster, better, and more intelligently. This is a rare opportunity to own technical data workflows and be a founding member of the technical DaaS team. #LI-CG1Compensation The base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $320,000. This range reflects multiple factors, including role level and work location. The final offer within this range will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, interview performance, and other business considerations.All offers also include equity in the form of employee stock options, as well as benefits.Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.Salary range(s) for this role$150,000—$320,000 USDBe Your Best at SnorkelJoining Snorkel AI means becoming part of a company that has market proven solutions, robust funding, and is scaling rapidly—offering a unique combination of stability and the excitement of high growth. As a member of our team, you’ll have meaningful opportunities to shape priorities and initiatives, influence key strategic decisions, and directly impact our ongoing success. Whether you’re looking to deepen your technical expertise, explore leadership opportunities, or learn new skills across multiple functions, you’re fully supported in building your career in an environment designed for growth, learning, and shared success.Snorkel AI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Snorkel AI embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Snorkel AI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, performance, merit, and business need.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.