What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI/ML AGENTIC Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer position at SANS?
Please note this is a FULL-TIME job with 4 days in the office.
Please no 3rd party consulting firms.
Note company is unable to sponser any type of work visa or student training visas.
Seeking candidates with 8-12 years working in capitalmarkets leading 4others.
Overview:
A highly successful AI startup that recently completed its Series A funding round is seeking a senior-level AI professional to act as a technical leader . This is a high-impact, client-facing role requiring both strong technical expertise and exceptional communication skills.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary technical lead deployed at a top hedge fund client located in Hudson Yards
- Manage and mentor a team of 4 AI Engineers onsite
- Oversee AI deployment, implementation, and ongoing optimization in a high-stakes financial environment
- Act as the key liaison between the AI company and senior stakeholders at the hedge fund
- Provide hands-on technical leadership while contributing to architecture and problem-solving
- Navigate complex client environments with professionalism and strong communication
Requirements:
- Deep experience in AI/ML deployment in production environments
- Proven team management experience
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Prior experience in the financial industry (hedge fund preferred)
- Alternatively, strong experience from a top-tier technology company will be considered
- Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Hudson Yards
- Knowledge of Agentic AI
8-12 years experience.
Salary : $200,000 - $225,000