Forward Deployed Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to help drive AI-powered solutions for a cutting-edge technology organization. The Forward Deployed Engineer role is ideal for an engineer who excels at working directly with customers to architect, implement, and optimize AI applications, with a strong focus on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), data connectivity, and enterprise-scale integrations.

Responsibilities of the Forward Deployed Engineer:

·      Partner directly with customers to understand business challenges and design AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable value.

·      Implement and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to improve the accuracy and relevance of AI applications.

·      Design and develop data connectivity solutions that integrate structured and unstructured enterprise data sources into AI platforms.

·      Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and adoption of AI solutions.

·      Build proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and production-ready implementations tailored to customer requirements.

·      Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and security improvements.

·      Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the solution lifecycle.

Qualifications of the Forward Deployed Engineer:

·      8+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, machine learning engineering, or a related field.

·      Hands-on experience implementing AI applications, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.

·      Strong understanding of enterprise data connectivity, APIs, databases, and integration technologies.

·      Experience working with modern AI/LLM platforms and related development frameworks.

·      Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript.

·      Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.

·      Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.

Compensation for the Forward Deployed Engineer includes:

·      Salary: $225,000 - $230,000/Annually

·      Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

·      Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance

·      Remote work flexibility

This job opens for applications on 08/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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