AI Forward Deployed Engineer - Java & GenAI

Job Description

The AI Forward Deployed Engineer works at the intersection of AI, engineering, and business, partnering closely with stakeholders to identify use cases, build prototypes, and deliver production-grade AI solutions. This role requires hands-on experience with LLMs, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise system integration, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Role & responsibilities

• Identify and define AI use cases with business stakeholders
• Design and develop AI/ML and GenAI-based solutions (LLMs, RAG, agents)
• Build and deploy production-ready applications, copilots, and automation tools
• Integrate solutions with enterprise systems, APIs, and databases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalability, security, and reliability
• Rapidly iterate prototypes based on feedback and performance metrics
• Monitor and optimize solutions for accuracy, latency, and cost
• Create technical documentation and deployment guides
• Advise stakeholders on AI capabilities, risks, and best practices

Primary Skills

• Python / JavaScript / TypeScript / Java
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Prompt Engineering & Agentic Workflows
• APIs & Microservices Development
• Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)
• System Design & Solution Architecture

Secondary Skills

• Vector Databases (Pinecone, FAISS, etc.)
• MLOps / CI-CD pipelines
• Frontend frameworks (React, Angular)
• Security & Compliance in AI systems
• Monitoring & Observability tools
• Domain knowledge (Retail, Healthcare, Finance, etc.)

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Data Science or equivalent
• Strong programming skills (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java)
• Experience with API-based development, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and databases
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies (LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector DBs)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and system design skills
• Ability to work with business stakeholders and translate requirements
• Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous, customer-facing environments

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