Forward Deployed Engineer

Palona • Los Angeles, CA

82d

About The Position

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you’ll be the bridge between product/engineering and customers. You will embed deeply with users, translate real-world use cases into technical solutions, and ship production-grade systems powered by AI. You’ll own deployment complexity, influence product direction, and drive high-impact customer-facing work.

Requirements

• Strong full-stack development skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Customer-facing or client delivery experience
• Proven ability to thrive in startup-style, resource-constrained environments
• Fast learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and shifting requirements
• High ownership mindset; ability to work independently and drive projects to completion
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying LLMs or other generative AI systems
• Background in NLP, computer vision, or multi-agent systems
• Sales or pre-sales engineering experience in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to scope, design, and deploy AI systems that address real business needs.
• Build and integrate production-ready AI applications with customer infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver compelling demos and prototypes that showcase the capabilities of our AI system.
• Ensure reliability, safety, and performance of deployed AI agents in production environments.
• Capture customer insights and system feedback to drive product and agent improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees