Forward Deployed Engineer
GW417
Posted: 16/04/2026
- $150,000-$250,000
- San Francisco, CA
- Permanent
About the job
Forward Deployed Engineer - San Francisco, CA
A breakout startup reinventing insurance claims processing with AI already at 7-figure ARR are looking for Forward Deployed Engineers to join their team.
What will I be doing:
- Own end-to-end client deployments of AI systems from scoping to go-live
- Build and deploy agentic, multi-modal AI solutions with real business impact
- Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, aligning technical solutions with business goals
- Design and iterate on LLM-powered agents (prompting, integrations, rapid prototyping)
- Integrate systems via APIs and client infrastructure
- Feed insights back into the core product and help scale FDE best practices
What we're looking for:
- 2+ years in technical, client-facing roles (FDE, solutions, founding engineer, etc.)
- Strong technical skills across Python, APIs, cloud, and modern AI/ML tooling
- Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows
- Ability to translate complex tech into business outcomes
- High ownership, fast-paced mindset, strong communication
What's in it for me:
- $150K–$250K salary dependent on experience plus equity
- Work with top-tier talent from leading institutions
- Relocation, meals, and full tooling support
Apply now for immediate consideration.
Kirstie Moffat
ML Research & Engineering Recruiter