AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering)

AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering)Location: Charlotte, NC OR New York City, NY / Northern New JerseyWork Model: Hybrid (Approximately 10 onsite days per month)OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering) with 7+ years of software engineering experience and a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering AI-powered developer productivity solutions, building intelligent AI agents, and integrating advanced AI capabilities into enterprise engineering workflows. This position requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate directly with engineering teams to drive innovation and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deploy AI-powered developer productivity solutions.Build and implement AI agents using modern agentic frameworks.Integrate AI solutions with enterprise platforms and software development tools.Develop scalable APIs and applications that support AI-driven workflows.Partner closely with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and improve developer efficiency.Leverage GenAI technologies to create innovative solutions for software delivery and operational excellence.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes to ensure seamless deployment and scalability.Required Qualifications7+ years of professional software engineering experience.2+ years of hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).Experience working with one or more of the following AI platforms:GitHub CopilotOpenAIAzure OpenAIClaudeGeminiAWS BedrockHands-on experience building AI agents using frameworks such as:LangChainLangGraphCrewAIAutoGenStrong programming skills in one or more of the following:PythonJavaGoTypeScriptC#Experience building REST APIs and scalable enterprise applications.Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud-native development, and system integration.Preferred QualificationsExperience integrating AI solutions with:GitHubAzure DevOpsJiraServiceNowKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.Experience working directly with engineering and product teams in agile environments.Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.What You'll BringPassion for AI innovation and developer productivity.Ability to rapidly prototype and deploy AI-driven solutions.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence technical teams and drive adoption of AI technologies.Experience Required: 7+ Years Overall | 2+ Years in GenAI/LLM Technologies