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Forward Deployed Engineer

Smart SynergiesUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This dynamic Forward Deployed Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to directly shape client success by integrating cutting-edge GenAI technologies, fostering significant career growth. You'll thrive here if you possess strong technical skills, client-facing experience, and a passion for rapid innovation, enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Take advantage of this chance to make a tangible impact and advance your expertise in a highly reputable company.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
2 months ago
Agile

Job Description

Client seeks a skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to integrate advanced GenAI technologies into customer business processes, build custom functionality, ensure seamless deployments, and collaborate directly with clients. This role demands technical expertise, excellent communication, and rapid prototyping skills. Work hybrid/remote/on-site as needed, with occasional short-term US travel. Requires active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with customers to embed GenAI platform into workflows.
  • Develop/enhance features tailored to client needs.
  • Handle initial deployment, config, and 60-180 day post-sale support before handover.
  • Deliver PoC demos; provide tech consulting and troubleshooting.
  • Document feedback; collaborate with product/engineering teams.
  • Travel occasionally for US customer engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Advanced Python proficiency.
  • Deep PostgreSQL experience.
  • Proven hands-on with LLMs, NLP, and AI for real-world solutions.
  • MEAN stack/TypeScript full-stack dev; Angular web apps.
  • Docker/containerization; GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  • AWS GovCloud/DoD env experience; API integrations.
  • SDLC/security principles; agile methodologies.
  • Stellar comms for exec stakeholders; fast-paced multitasking.

Desired Skills

  • Top Secret clearance.
  • Federal sales engineering; DoD cyber/vuln management.
  • Kubernetes orchestration (EKS priority).
  • MCP Server/tools; Unix/Linux expertise.
  • AWS GovCloud mastery; leadership in small teams.
  • High-energy stakeholder engagement.

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