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Forward Deployed Engineer

AI Fund
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
About Baseten

Baseten provides the infrastructure, tooling, and expertise needed to bring great AI products to market - fast. Backed by top investors including

THE ROLE

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Baseten, you will partner with our customers to understand their problems and engineer ML solutions. This role provides a unique front-row view into the opportunities and challenges facing companies implementing ML and AI solutions at scale. It can be particularly relevant for entrepreneurial individuals who desire to apply that experience in a highly technical role.

EXAMPLE INITIATIVES

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Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software systems using one or more general-purpose programming languages in a production-level environment, with a preference for Python due to its relevance in ML projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and implement AI/ML pipelines, including the lifecycle of ML model development and deployment.
  • Communicate effectively on complex technical topics, ensuring clarity and understanding across different stakeholders.
  • Optimize and enhance AI/ML projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of our technical stack.
  • Own products and projects end-to-end, functioning as both an engineer and a project manager, with a focus on user empathy, project specification, and end-to-end execution.
  • Navigate ambiguity and exercise good judgment on tradeoffs and tools needed to solve problems, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
  • Demonstrate pride, ownership, and accountability for your work, expecting the same from your teammates.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 1 years of professional work experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages in a production-level environment, with a strong preference for Python.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines and the lifecycle of ML model development and deployment.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly on complex technical topics.
  • Experience in building or optimizing AI/ML projects is highly valued.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup in one of the most exciting engineering fields of our era.
  • An inclusive and supportive work culture that fosters learning and growth.
  • Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.

Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey in shaping the future of AI! If you are a motivated individual with a passion for machine learning and a desire to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

At Baseten, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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