Forward Deployed Engineer (Palo Alto)

Forward Deployed EngineerCompany Series A, AI startupLocation - Palo Alto - OnsiteWe have been engaged by a Series A, hypergrowth startup to find their second Forward Deployed Engineer to work at the front line of enterprise deployments.This is for engineers who enjoy being close to customers, solving real production problems, and shipping fast. You won't be sitting behind tickets, you'll be designing integrations, handling complex data environments, and ensuring AI systems actually work in the real world.What You'll DoLead technical implementations with enterprise customersDesign and deploy integrations across APIs and cloud data systemsTranslate business needs into scalable technical solutionsTroubleshoot production issues and optimize performanceInfluence product improvements based on field insightWhat We're Looking For5+ years in solutions engineering, forward-deployed engineering, or enterprise-focused software rolesStrong experience with APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and large data integrationsSolid SQL skillsExposure to AI/ML systems in production environmentsComfortable working in code repositories and making configuration changesClear communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical audiencesBonus points for familiarity with LLM or agent-based workflows.Why This RoleHigh ownership and visibilityReal impact on enterprise deploymentsInfluence on product directionCompetitive compensation + equityWork at the forefront of applied AIIf this sounds like your type of challenge, send me your resume now!