Forward Deployed Engineer

On-Site in Washington, DC - up to 25% travel in the US 

Active Secret Clearance Required

Summary

Our client is a leading provider of generative AI solutions designed for both government and commercial sectors. Their platform focuses on secure, versatile, and cloud-agnostic AI applications, supporting a wide range of large language models (LLMs) for data processing across text, images, and audio. Our client’s technology is built to support various cloud infrastructures, offering strong security features, including zero-trust access controls and compliance with high government security standards. The platform also aims to enhance productivity by enabling users to analyze diverse data formats efficiently.

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join their team! The Forward Deployed Engineer partners with our customers to deliver on strategic enhancements for our valued clients. The ideal candidate will be able to harness their expertise in prompt engineering, robust AI frameworks, and secure coding practices to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. This role is embedded with the customer to synchronize on design, prototyping, and full-scale deployment, and will require the candidate to work on site at the customer location.

• Conduct research and work closely with key decision-makers to understand customer business processes to identify areas where we can add value and provide in-depth training to end users.
• Assist customers with all Generative AI issues, offering hands-on support from concept through deployment to deliver practical solutions that address complex customer challenges.
• Architect, develop, and maintain Generative AI Agents and plugins using Python and related frameworks.
• Embed with customers to provide technical leadership and solutions, driving success from initial concept to production deployment.
• Build innovative Generative AI features to help our customers automate tasks and processes, developing innovative full-stack solutions.
• Develop strong relationships with our customers and their leadership to maximize the value and efficiency of their applications.
• Implement best practices for code quality, security (to include strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities), and performance optimization.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a focus on security and data privacy.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Python development, Generative AI, and relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Generative AI solutions into existing systems that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant software engineering experience, including but not limited to Python (customer-facing experience strongly preferred).
• At least 1 year of practical experience leveraging Generative AI to build automation and agents; while no specific degree is required, a deep understanding of the required technical areas is essential.
• Strong prompt engineering skills and experience with Generative AI frameworks, along with expertise in delivering secure solutions on leading cloud infrastructures.
• Ability to Identify innovative ways to enhance customer impact by using our AI, as well as to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills to own project execution from start to finish and adapt to meet customer needs.
• Must work from the customer location on a daily basis, with a willingness to travel as needed to meet customer objectives (50%).
• Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret clearance required

Screening Criteria

• Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted, including verification of employment history, education credentials, and any criminal records. Any involvement in activities that may pose a risk to national security will also be checked.
• Security Clearance: The candidate is required to possess and maintain a Secret security clearance, depending on the project requirements.
• Fingerprinting: A fingerprinting process may be implemented for accurate identification and to assist in conducting background checks.
• Certification: Relevant technical certifications are a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship: The candidate must be a U.S. citizen due to DoD clearance requirements.
• Reference Checks: Thorough reference checks will be conducted to gather insights into the candidate's professional conduct, reliability, and trustworthiness.
• Personal Interviews: In-depth interviews will be conducted to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience related to Python development, Generative AI, and security best practices.

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; An active Secret Clearance is required.