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Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Stem ITMcLean, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 30, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
McLean, VA, United States
Posted
15 hours ago
DockerRustRoboticsComputer VisionJavaScriptKubernetesPythonTypeScript

Job Description

Job Description

A rapidly growing, venture-backed AI startup that is transforming the building materials industry through AI-powered workflow automation recently raised $42M and is hiring several Forward Deployed AI Engineers. They are open to both early-career and mid-level engineers who want significant ownership and the opportunity to solve real-world problems with customers.

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The ideal candidate(s) will have a strong software engineering background and enjoy working directly with customers to solve complex, ambiguous problems. This role will involve owning technical deployments end-to-end and building solutions that leverage AI and modern software technologies to improve real-world business operations.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing startup, work alongside a highly talented engineering team, and have significant ownership over customer-facing technology and deployments.

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Preferred:

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  • Strong software engineering background with experience building and deploying production applications
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  • Experience working with Python and modern backend technologies
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  • Background with Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud infrastructure
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  • Experience working directly with customers or in a client-facing engineering role
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  • Ability to translate complex business problems into technical solutions
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  • Comfortable owning projects and deployments from initial discovery through production
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  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
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Bonus:

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  • Experience with AI/ML or deploying AI-powered applications
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  • Background in computer vision, robotics, automation, or industrial technology
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  • Experience working in a startup or fast-paced engineering environment
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  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems
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  • Programming experience with Python, Javascript, Rust, Go, TypeScript, or similar languages
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  • Previous experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or similar customer-facing technical role
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  • Masters in Computer Science or related field
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Package:

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  • Competitive base salary
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  • Equity
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  • 401K match
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  • Competitive healthcare options
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  • PTO
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  • Opportunity to join a rapidly growing venture-backed AI company
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