Forward-Deployed AI Engineer | Mission-Critical Systems
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Appsierra Group seeks a Member of Technical Staff to advance forward-deployed AI systems for U.S. Government missions. The hybrid Washington, DC role focuses on building production-ready agentic AI, large language models, and robust data pipelines across high-security environments.
You will own end-to-end systems from experimentation to deployment, collaborating with strategic partners and maintaining reliability and security while delivering mission-worthy AI capabilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr- ...micro1 is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to advance applied AI systems for U.S. Government missions. The role blends research, production deployment, and high-assurance operations in forward-deployed environments, with hybrid work arrangements centered in Washington...SuggestedWork at office
$167k - $203k
...Senior Forward Deployed Engineer – Public Sector Location: Washington, DC or... ...client is a venture-backed AI security company helping government... ...its platform in mission-critical environments. This is a... ...write code, debug complex systems, build integrations, support...SuggestedFull timeRemote work$150k - $250k
...AI Forward Deployed Engineer – Government Fraud Detection Heavy on agentic LLM... ...engineer applying agentic LLM systems to detect fraud, waste, and... ...Build agent systems for critical government workflows from prototype... ...(when required) Mission-driven work with real fraud...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeLocal areaRelocation$150k - $250k
...Use agentic AI to uncover fraud in government... ...are within reach; engineering capacity is the only... ...They're hiring 7 forward deployed engineers, their first... ...customers: Agent systems for critical government work, from... ...+ 0.5–1% equity ~ Mission-driven work: real fraud...SuggestedFull timeContract workWork at officeLocal area$135k - $200k
...and more.The RoleWe are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a newly-formed team... ...developing advanced autonomous systems for use on the edge and in austere... ...ResponsibilitiesBuild, test, integrate, and deploy mission-critical software and AI solutions for agent autonomy and...SuggestedFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workWork from homeRelocation package$99k - $225k
Agentic AI Forward-Deployed EngineerThe Opportunity:As an AI-forward engineer, you know that intelligence has become a commodity.... ...defined processes by hand. Your mission is to turn humans executing... ...happens, including workflows, systems, data flows, decision points,...Full timeContract workPart timeLocal areaRemote work$172.5k - $260.1k
...SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans... ...good—powering mission outcomes, stewarding... ...accomplished and senior-level Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our... ...to life for mission-critical work across the U.S.... ...advanced AI/ML systems. Candidates with equivalent...Full time- ...AI FDEs For Govtech StartupWe're assisting a well-funded startup... .... What you'll do:Build and deploy agentic AI systems (multi-agent frameworks, RAG... ...agency partners to surface mission requirements and convert... ...experience mix of software engineer and AI/ML research experienceStrong...For contractorsWork at office
$135k - $200k
....The RolePalantir powers mission-critical work across federal health... ...aviation safety.Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) work directly with... ...operational workflows, deploying AI agents, advising customer... ...data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure,...Full timeWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workWork from homeRelocation package$191k - $253k
...technology company with a mission to transform U.S.... ...how military systems are designed,... ...Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating... ...Networking, and Test Engineering we craft cutting-... ...is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer... ...desire to work on critical software that has...Full timeWork experience placementImmediate startOverseas$109k - $203k
Software Engineer - AI - CoCounsel Forward Deployed EngineeringAre you excited about building AI solutions that help legal professionals work faster, smarter... ...in legal practice. If you want to help build AI systems that legal professionals can trust in important moments...Full timeContract workWork at officeLocal areaFlexible hours- ...Leidos seeks a Software Engineer SME to join the Chinook program supporting the Intelligence Community. You will lead the design... ...ceremonies, and collaborate with government stakeholders to sustain mission-critical systems in a fast-paced environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- ...Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Sr FDE)The Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Sr FDE) serves as... ...8+ years of software engineering or systems integration experienceExperience delivering... ..., and deploy solutions to solve mission-critical problems. PVM is a black- and...
$184.1k - $306.8k
Position Summary At Deloitte, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) don’t just build AI solutions, they help clients... ...fast, and leaning into mission-critical deployments to maximize impact.... ...integrating LLM solutions with enterprise systems via APIs, microservices, or...Local area$182k - $250.21k
...or higher clearance are strongly encouraged to apply.The AI Forward Deployed Engineering (AI FDE) team is a highly specialized customer-facing AI... ...building GenAI applications, including RAG, multi-agent systems, Text2SQL, fine-tuning, etc., with tools such as HuggingFace...Contract workLocal areaRemote workWorldwide- ...Salesforce seeks a highly experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to join the Public Sector team. You... ..., delivering data science pipelines, AI/ML systems, and API-led integrations across defense, intelligence, and aerospace missions. You will work on-premise at customer...
$150k - $200k
...Description Job Description Forward Deployed AI Engineer Location: Washington, DC... ...and deploy agentic AI systems supporting U.S. Government... ...stakeholders to understand complex mission requirements and translate... ...that solve real mission-critical challenges for the federal...Full timeFor contractorsLocal areaImmediate startNight shift$135k - $200k
...Job Description Job Description Forward Deployed Software Engineer Fuze HR Solutions Inc.... ...small, high-ownership teams supporting mission-critical technology in real-world operational... ...deploy, maintain, and support those systems successfully. The software is deployed...Work at officeImmediate startRemote work- ...Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Head of Forward Deployed Engineering for an early-stage defense AI startup. You will lead a team bringing cutting-... ...cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and distributed systems. You'll recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing...
$150k - $220k
...ability to have real impact on mission-critical workflows The chance to use... ...Position Overview As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will sit at the... ...you will write code, debug systems, and help shape the architecture... ...to leverage LLMs and modern AI application techniques. But...Contract workVisa sponsorship$231k
...Join us and build for travelers everywhere. Principal AI Forward Deployed Engineer Introduction to the Team: Within CTO Enablement,... ...teams to understand workflows, constraints, data, and systems, and owning engagements through delivery, adoption, and value...Work at office- ...Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to embed with enterprise customers, designing and building AI-powered production systems. You will own production end-to-end—from prototype through enterprise deployment— and mentor engineers while advancing...
$132.5k - $366.3k
...position. It is not a pen test engagement. A Cybersecurity Forward Deployed Engineer is a production engineer who works embedded inside a... ...shoulder with their security and engineering teams—to make AI systems secure, governed, and resilient in real, complex organizational...Work experience placementLive inWork at officeLocal area$5,900 - $10,500 per month
...for a year. Do real, critical work with the engineers and customers... ...: helping customers deploy AI-powered solutions, building... ...role options. Forward Deployed Software Engineer... ...on our customers' missions and the real world.... ...structures, storage systems, cloud...Work experience placementInternship- ...Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer – Data Engineering & GenAI Location: Washington... ...engineering, Generative AI, and customer-facing... ...of: ~ AI Agents ~ RAG systems ~ Tool/function calling... ...national security, or other mission-critical environment experience....Work at officeLocal area2 days per week3 days per week
- ...Forward Deployed Senior Data ScientistArlington, Virginia... ...Readiness. Our mission is to establish... ...delivered. Our AI-native platform,... ...coordinated execution system for government... ...datasets to find critical connections,... ...AI research, data engineering, and software development...Full timeWork at officeRemote work
- ...Forward Deployed Data ScientistArlington, Virginia... ...Enterprise Readiness. Our mission is to establish... ...delivered. Our AI-native platform,... ...execution system for government agencies... ...datasets to find critical connections,... ...agentic AI, and data engineering teams to build...Full timeWork at officeRemote work
- ...Analytica in Bethesda, MD invites an experienced AI/ML Engineer to lead and shape enterprise AI initiatives within our infrastructure team. You will develop, deploy, and monitor ML models and MLOps pipelines across secure cloud and on-prem environments. You will collaborate...
$145.8k - $280k
...Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Gov | OpenAI Careers Forward Deployed Software Engineer... ...Government team is a dynamic, mission-driven group leveraging frontier AI to transform how governments... ...environments by delivering observable systems spanning infrastructure...Work at officeLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours$200k - $260k
...intelligence company that’s on a mission to build a safer world for... ...some of the world’s most critical challenges, ranging from... ...change our trajectory. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly... ...to build a safer financial system for billions of people. The...Remote work
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