Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/ML) – Remote | San Antonio, TX

About the Role

Join an elite AI team as a Forward Deployed Engineer, collaborating directly with enterprise clients to design, build, and deploy impactful AI and ML solutions. This contract role offers the chance to deliver production-grade AI applications, drive digital transformation, and shape the future of enterprise technology. You’ll play a pivotal role as both a technical expert and trusted customer advisor, working remotely with up to 25% travel (all expenses covered). Responsibilities - Architect, build, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML systems in production environments for high-impact enterprise use cases. - Design and implement AI agentic workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and scalable enterprise applications. - Develop robust data pipelines and ensure seamless integration with enterprise databases and business systems. - Lead solution architecture, prototyping, deployment, and post-production optimization for AI projects. - Translate complex business problems into innovative technical solutions in close partnership with customer stakeholders. - Champion DevOps best practices, including observability, monitoring, and AI governance for all deployments. Required Skills and Experience - Current Palantir Certification (mandatory). - 6+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or AI/ML roles. - 4+ years in customer-facing, consulting, or field engineering positions. - Demonstrated experience delivering and maintaining enterprise-scale AI/ML applications. - Advanced Python development and full-stack engineering background. - Hands-on knowledge of LLMs, RAG architectures, vector databases, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks. - Proven expertise in data engineering, including ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data integration. - Strong DevOps skills: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud-native deployments. - Exceptional communication abilities for effective collaboration with technical and business teams. Preferred Skills - Experience with additional enterprise AI platforms. - Exposure to advanced AI governance frameworks. - Prior work in highly regulated industries. Benefits - 100% remote work with flexible hours. - Travel opportunities (up to 25%, all expenses covered). - Exposure to cutting-edge AI/ML technologies and enterprise-scale solutions. - High-impact role with direct influence on customer success and business outcomes. - Career growth through direct client engagement and leadership of complex, next-generation AI projects.

How to Apply

Ready to accelerate your AI engineering career and work with industry-leading clients? Apply now by submitting your resume and Palantir certification details. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview.