Associate Forward Deployed Engineer

Penumbra • Alameda, CA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Forward Deployed Engineer at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in determining the company's long term goals. You will support the deployment and operationalization of AI-driven solutions within enterprise environments. This role works across software engineering, DevOps, and customer delivery to facilitate the integration and deployment of AI solutions. The position collaborates with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions that align with business objectives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
• Foundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts or enterprise AI tools
• Foundational understanding of APIs, MCP, system integration, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Basic knowledge of DevOps practices, including version control, CI/CD, and containerization
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical issues in dynamic environments
• Comfortable working with evolving requirements and ambiguity
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AI applications such as copilots, automation workflows, or large language models is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying AI-based applications, automation workflows, and related services into production environments
• Support end-to-end implementation, including configuration, integration, and validation
• Partner with internal stakeholders and business teams to understand use cases and operational requirements
• Translate functional needs into implementable technical solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline setup, release processes, and environment management
• Support containerization, cloud deployments, and infrastructure automation efforts
• Develop and maintain integrations across enterprise systems using APIs, scripts, and automation tools
• Tailor solutions to align with specific business workflows and constraints
• Monitor application performance, availability, and reliability in production
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live environments, escalating as needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks
• Support transition of solutions to operations and support teams

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level