Forward Deployed Engineer

Lightning AI

London, England, United Kingdom
Base: $120,000 - $250,000 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
On-site
Python programming experience
Customer-facing engineering roles
Production ai/ml system deployment
This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, research engineering, AI infrastructure, product thinking, and customer engagement

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, research engineering, AI infrastructure, product thinking, and customer engagement.
  • Candidates will own the customer journey from early exploration through production deployment, translating ambiguous business goals into reliable systems.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, retirement support, generous paid time off, and professional development stipends.

Matching Summary

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, research engineering, AI infrastructure, product thinking, and customer engagement.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $250,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and meaningful equity component included; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pension, and wellness stipends

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming experience
  • Customer-facing engineering roles
  • Production AI/ML system deployment
  • Cloud or distributed environment operations
  • Docker and Kubernetes familiarity

Nice-to-have

  • Large-scale AI system optimization
  • vLLM or TensorRT experience
  • Startup or high-growth environment background
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science
  • GPU-accelerated workload expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong software engineering experience in Python
  • Experience working directly with technical customers

Work Rights

Not specified

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