Forward Deployed AI Software Engineer (Risk & Investigations)

Location: San Francisco, CA (In-person only)

Employment Type: Full-time Department: Engineering

About My Client

My client is a rapidly growing, venture-backed technology company building an advanced AI platform for adversarial risk management and investigations. Their solutions apply AI agents to billions of events daily, protecting millions of users from spam, scams, and abuse. With Fortune 500 companies and top-tier unicorns as customers, they are scaling quickly and seeking exceptional engineers to join their mission.

Eligibility Requirement

This role is open to U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders only. Applications requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Role Overview

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between my client’s platform and enterprise customers. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role where you will own the end-to-end integration strategy, ensuring successful deployments at massive scale. You will combine strong engineering skills with outstanding communication and relationship management, working directly with enterprise customers to configure, optimize, and extend AI-powered workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration strategy of my client’s AI platform into enterprise customer backends
• Partner with customers to understand their needs and set long-term strategy
• Build GenAI-powered agentic workflows and automation for billion-scale events
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for enterprise users
• Contribute to scripting, automation, and core product development where possible

Ideal Candidate Profile

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (required) - Will consider TN Visa
• Strong coding ability in Python, Java, TypeScript, or similar languages
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, GenAI, or broader ML solutions, with understanding of failure modes and enterprise integrations
• Proven track record deploying enterprise B2B SaaS solutions at scale
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable leading customer-facing technical discussions
• Self-directed, thrives in ambiguity, and experienced in startup environments or with strong signals such as top-tier schools or leading technology companies

Not a Fit If

• You have significant employment gaps or frequent job changes
• You are a long-time manager or CTO seeking to return to an IC role
• Your background is primarily consulting or customer support

What My Client Offers

• Competitive cash and equity compensation
• Platinum-level medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO, sick leave, and parental leave
• Monthly health and wellness stipend
• Free lunch and dinner
• 401(k) plan

Location

This is an in-person position based in San Francisco, CA.

Salary:

$115,000 - $200,000

Salary varies by interview performance, level, and location