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Forward Deployed Engineer
Forward Deployed Engineer Early-Stage AI Startup • Builders ⚡
The startup you're joining is revolutionising retail and consumer workflows by automating labour-intensive processes. With £20m+ raised in seed funding and customers already using the product, this is a business ready for rapid growth—not a prototype stage.
About the Role
We’re looking for Forward Deployed Engineers with a rare blend of technical prowess and customer-facing flair. You’ll act as the bridge between customer needs and product engineering, embedding solutions that drive measurable value—fast.
Your work will bridge the gap between concept and adoption. Expect to:
- Design, build, and deploy AI agents in live environments, ensuring seamless integration across customer tools, software, and applications.
- Own the delivery lifecycle from initial scoping through to go-live, collaborating with LLMs, agent frameworks, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems to debug and refine solutions.
- Work closely with customers across the UK/EU, advising on integrations and translating business needs into technical reality.
A perfect fit for someone who thrives in a entrepreneurial environment, can navigate both code and coffee chats with ease, and enjoys solving complex, real-world problems.
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Responsibilities
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Technical Implementation
- Configure and deploy AI agents, ensuring they integrate optimally with customer systems.
- Debug and enhance agent performance in real-time production environments.
- Write and maintain backend services, APIs, and workflows using:
- Core tech stack: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL.
- Focus areas: LLM integrations, agent frameworks, RAG systems.
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Customer-Centric Delivery
- Collaborate with customers to outline requirements, assess feasibility, and refine solutions.
- Deliver on-site support, upskilling customers and ensuring smooth adoption.
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Scaling Impact
- Document best practices for embedding solutions at scale.
- Work with the engineering team to iterate products based on customer feedback.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for profiles like:
- Forward Deployed Engineer(s)
- Applied AI Engineer(s)
- AI Solutions Engineer(s)
- Technical Consultant(s)
- or Implementation Engineer(s).
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Essential Skills
- Strong Python/TypeScript skills with experience shipping solutions.
- Passion for LLMs, RAG, and AI agent architectures.
- Translating business processes into technical solutions—you communicate freely with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Proven track record deploying products in production, engaging stakeholders, and owning outcomes.
- Willingness to travel frequently for on-site engagements (UK/EU-focused).
Nice-to-Haves (but not mandatory)
- Prior exposure to scalability challenges in enterprise environments.
- Knowledge of API integrations (REST/GraphQL) in dynamic workflows.
Expectations: Breaking Typical Mold
- Mature startup paying an attractive base up to £170k (d.o.e) + meaningful equity stakes.
- 100% work-RLC: look for the best talent across the UK/EU, remote-first.
- Full travel budget to deploy solutions on-site—rotate among varied environments.
We seek collaboration, unmatched drive, and a "don’t accept 'no for an answer'" ethos. If that sounds like you—let’s pick your brain.
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