Forward Deployed Engineer

Job Description

Forward Deployed Engineer | Enterprise AI Startup | NYC (Hybrid/Remote)

Primis is partnered with a fast-growing enterprise AI startup in NYC building a reasoning platform that helps large organizations turn strategy into action.

Their platform is already live with major enterprise customers and delivering measurable results. High-visibility work, real ownership and meaningful equity.

They’re hiring Forward Deployed Engineers to embed directly with clients and own solutions end-to-end, from first discovery to proven ROI.

What you’ll work on:

Lead end-to-end technical delivery on enterprise engagements, from discovery through deployment

Embed with client teams to scope high-value workflows, architect integrations and orchestrate AI models

Act as the technical lead during onboarding and proof-of-value, driving fast time-to-value and successful go-lives

Work with internal Product, Data Science and Backend teams to deliver scalable, explainable and reliable AI integrations

Partner with leading consulting firms to align technical delivery with client business goals

Build reusable patterns, documentation and playbooks to speed up future deployments

Lead executive-level conversations, advise on AI workflow strategy and feed learnings back into the product

Work with sales and customer success to drive adoption and expansion

What we’re looking for:

5+ years in a hybrid technical and client-facing role (e.g. Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, AI/ML Systems Engineer, Technical Consultant)

Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML workflows or intelligent applications (LLMs, RAG, agents, forecasting, etc.)

Strong Python, plus exposure to tools like GCP, Docker, FastAPI,

LangChain/LangGraph,

Elasticsearch, Snowflake or BigQuery

Experience with data pipelines and distributed systems in production

Able to turn complex business problems into structured technical solutions

Strong analytical skills and a track record building repeatable, scalable processes

Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable leading technical design sessions and executive discussions

Perks:

Competitive salary plus bonus + equity

100% company-paid health, dental and vision

401(k) matching

Remote or hybrid (NYC office)

Interested? Please apply for more info!

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