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Job Title: AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering)
Location: Charlotte, NC OR New York City, NY / Northern New Jersey
Work Model: Hybrid (Approximately 10 onsite days per month)
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering) with 7 years of software engineering experience and a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs).
The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering AI-powered developer productivity solutions, building intelligent AI agents, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into enterprise engineering workflows. This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate directly with engineering teams to drive innovation and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered developer productivity solutions.
- Build and implement AI agents using modern agentic frameworks.
- Integrate AI solutions with enterprise platforms and software development tools.
- Develop scalable APIs and applications that support AI-driven workflows.
- Partner closely with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and improve developer efficiency.
- Leverage GenAI technologies to create innovative solutions for software delivery and operational excellence.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes to ensure seamless deployment and scalability.
Required Qualifications
- 7 years of professional software engineering experience.
- 2 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Experience working with one or more of the following AI platforms:
- GitHub Copilot
- OpenAI
- Azure OpenAI
- Claude
- Gemini
- AWS Bedrock
- Hands-on experience building AI agents using frameworks such as:
- LangChain
- LangGraph
- CrewAI
- AutoGen
- Strong programming skills in one or more of the following:
- Python
- Java
- Go
- TypeScript
- C#
- Experience building REST APIs and scalable enterprise applications.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud-native development, and system integration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating AI solutions with:
- GitHub
- Azure DevOps
- Jira
- ServiceNow
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
- Experience working directly with engineering and product teams in agile environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
What You'll Bring
- Passion for AI innovation and developer productivity.
- Ability to rapidly prototype and deploy AI-driven solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence technical teams and drive adoption of AI technologies.
Experience Required: 7 Years Overall | 2 Years in GenAI/LLM Technologies
Salary : $7 - $10