Ai Forward Deployed Engineer

Explore Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Explore Group is seeking an AI Forward Deployed Engineer in London to lead client engagements in designing and fine-tuning AI agents. This role involves direct collaboration with innovative engineering teams to build production-grade AI workflows.

Candidates should possess deep technical expertise in AI, strong coding skills in Python or TypeScript, and the ability to communicate complex AI concepts to senior stakeholders. The compensation package includes a base salary of £120,000 – £160,000, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Deep AI technical ability in building and fine-tuning LLMs.
• Ability to engage with CTOs and lead engineers to translate AI research into solutions.
• Strong coding skills, specifically in Python or TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead on client engagements for AI solutions.
• Design, build, and fine-tune complex AI agents and applications.
• Bridge technical possibilities with business value, leading workshops.

Skills

Building and fine-tuning LLMs

Customer Facing experience

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in TypeScript

Job description

Overview

I am currently partnering with a world-leading AI software business that is fundamentally changing how developers build and deploy autonomous agents. They are looking for a highly technical yet conversational AI Forward Deployed Engineer to join their London team.

This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of product engineering and customer success, working directly with some of the most innovative engineering teams in the world to help them build production-grade AI workflows.

The Role

• You will act as the technical lead on client engagements, helping them design, build, and fine-tune complex AI agents and LLM-driven applications.
• You will bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business value, leading workshops to scope out high-impact AI solutions.
• You will work closely with internal product and research teams to feed back customer insights, directly influencing the roadmap of the core software platform.
• Permanent
• £120,000 – £160,000 base salary + bonus and benefits
• Hybrid working (London-based office)

What we are looking for

• Deep AI technical ability: You should be comfortable building and fine-tuning LLMs and working with orchestration frameworks.
• Customer Facing experience: You must be able to hold your own in a room with CTOs and lead engineers, translating complex AI research into practical solutions.
• Strong Coding Skills: Proficiency in Python or TypeScript is essential for building end-to-end AI workflows.