Forward Deployed Engineer
- Role
- AI / ML
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to US only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Hands-on engineer for building and running production AI applications on enterprise GPT platforms. Needs to work directly with business teams and own the solution lifecycle from discovery through support. US-based role.
Core skills
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a hands-on role embedded within AHEAD's internal AI transformation function. You will design, build, and run production AI applications on enterprise GPT platforms, including custom agents, workflows, connectors, and integrations. You will operate as the technical build resource within a cross-functional delivery team, partnering closely with business stakeholders, a transformation consultant, and an adoption lead to support one of AHEAD’s key domains, such as Services, Go-to-Market, or Corporate & Technology. This person owns the full solution lifecycle from discovery and design through build, rollout, optimization, and ongoing support. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working directly with business teams, translating ambiguous needs into practical AI-enabled solutions, and building production AI patterns such as orchestration, model integration, evaluation, observability, and secure enterprise deployment. Success in the role requires comfort working inside a shared team model where solution design, user adoption, and business outcomes are delivered in close coordination rather than in isolation.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and run production AI applications on enterprise GPT platforms, including custom agents, workflows, connectors, and integrations
- Operate as the technical build resource within a cross-functional delivery team
- Partner closely with business stakeholders, a transformation consultant, and an adoption lead to support one of AHEAD’s key domains, such as Services, Go-to-Market, or Corporate & Technology
- Own the full solution lifecycle from discovery and design through build, rollout, optimization, and ongoing support
- Translate ambiguous needs into practical AI-enabled solutions
- Build production AI patterns such as orchestration, model integration, evaluation, observability, and secure enterprise deployment
- Work inside a shared team model where solution design, user adoption, and business outcomes are delivered in close coordination
What they require
- Enjoys working directly with business teams
- Comfort working inside a shared team model where solution design, user adoption, and business outcomes are delivered in close coordination rather than in isolation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning
- Cross department training and development