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Forward Deployed Engineer / AI Software Engineer

VDart, Inc.Juno Beach, FL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 5, 2026

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Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Juno Beach, FL, United States
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Job Description

Forward Deployed Engineer / AI Software Engineer

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with 1–2 years of IT/software engineering experience to join our team. As an FDE, you will work directly with client engineering teams to deploy AI-powered developer tools, build custom integrations, and develop solutions within enterprise environments. This hands-on, client-facing role requires a strong technical curiosity, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for emerging AI technologies and developer tooling.

Responsibilities

  • Work onsite with client engineering teams to understand workflows, technical challenges, and integration requirements.
  • Configure, deploy, customize, and troubleshoot AI coding tools such as Devin, Windsurf, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.
  • Build and configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients to connect AI agents with internal tools, databases, and APIs.
  • Set up secure connectivity using ngrok, Cloudflare Tunnel, SSH tunneling, or similar technologies.
  • Develop Python scripts, automation, and API integrations to connect AI agents with client-specific systems.
  • Assist with LLM fine-tuning and adaptation, including LoRA, PEFT, prompt tuning, dataset preparation, and evaluation.
  • Rapidly develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts based on client requirements and feedback.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and debug integrations in live client environments.
  • Create technical documentation and provide enablement/training to client teams.
  • Gather client feedback and communicate requirements and challenges to product and engineering teams.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of professional IT/software engineering experience.
  • Must be local to Juno Beach, FL, or willing to relocate at their own expense before the start date.
  • Must be available to work onsite from Day 1. No remote or hybrid flexibility.
  • Working knowledge of AI coding assistants such as Devin, Windsurf, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools.
  • Understanding of MCP (Model Context Protocol) architecture, including experience building or consuming MCP servers.
  • Hands-on experience with tunneling technologies such as ngrok, Cloudflare Tunnel, SSH port forwarding, or similar.
  • Strong Python skills for scripting, automation, and API integration.
  • Exposure to LLM fine-tuning techniques, including LoRA/PEFT, dataset preparation, and model evaluation.
  • Familiarity with Git/GitHub and standard version-control workflows.
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exposure to vector databases and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
  • Prior client-facing, consulting, or technical support experience.
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering and agentic AI workflows.
  • Experience rapidly prototyping technical solutions.

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working directly with clients and technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable debugging live technical issues under pressure.
  • Highly curious and eager to learn emerging AI technologies.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to bring fresh ideas to client challenges.

What We Offer

  • Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge AI developer tools and enterprise deployments.
  • Opportunity to work directly with client engineering teams.
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers in AI infrastructure, integrations, and client delivery.
  • Opportunity to develop expertise across AI agents, MCP, LLMs, automation, and cloud technologies.

Interested candidates with strong hands-on experience in AI developer tools, Python, MCP, and integrations are encouraged to apply.

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