Hybrid | Forward Deployed Engineer, U.S. Government

24-MAG
New York, NY
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Forward Deployed Engineers to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions within U.S. Government and mission-critical technology environments.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and deploy agentic AI systems, build LLM-powered applications, and implement human-in-the-loop mechanisms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate has strong professional software engineering background, hands-on experience building applications using large language models, and practical expertise developing agentic AI systems.

Requirements

  • Strong professional software engineering background with demonstrated expertise in Python
  • Proven experience independently designing, developing, and deploying complex technical systems
  • Hands-on experience building applications using large language models and related AI technologies
  • Practical expertise developing agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, or tool-using AI applications
  • Familiarity with multi-agent architectures and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
  • Experience building or maintaining data pipelines, machine learning infrastructure, or AI evaluation systems
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, software architecture, and production engineering
  • Ability to take ownership of technical projects from initial requirements through deployment and iteration
  • Experience working directly with external partners, clients, or operational stakeholders on technical implementations
  • Strong ability to translate complex operational requirements into practical engineering solutions
  • Familiarity with reinforcement learning workflows, simulation environments, or model experimentation is advantageous
  • Experience developing reliable AI applications in production environments
  • Understanding of software security, system reliability, and engineering considerations in high-assurance environments
  • Ability to work independently in technically complex, evolving project environments
  • Experience supporting U.S. Government, defense, intelligence, or national security missions is preferred
  • Active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one, is advantageous
  • Experience with defense technology organisations, government-focused technology companies, or early-stage startups is highly valued
  • Familiarity with mission-critical government technology deployments and relevant operational requirements
  • Strong technical problem-solving, debugging, and analytical reasoning capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated adaptability and ability to manage engineering priorities in fast-moving environments

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
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