Forward-Deployed Engineer — Early-Stage AI, Equity

Oho Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oho Group in London is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer for an early-stage AI startup. You’ll work directly with customers to understand problems, design and ship production AI systems, balancing engineering with product decisions.

You will join a small, high-caliber team with strong ownership from day one, shaping both product and engineering culture, and receiving meaningful equity as you move fast to deliver real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Degree or background in Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience as Forward Deployed Engineer or working closely with customers.
• Ability to design and ship scalable production systems.
• Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand problems and build solutions.
• Design and ship production AI systems with fast iteration cycles.
• Own real outcomes and contribute to product and engineering decisions.
• Operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and deployment in a startup setting.

Skills

Backend development

Full-stack engineering

Production systems design

Customer collaboration

Clear communication

Ownership mindset

Adaptability in ambiguity

Fast-paced delivery

Education

Aeronautical Engineering degree

Job description

Oho Group in London is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer for an early-stage AI startup. You’ll work directly with customers to understand problems, design and ship production AI systems, balancing engineering with product decisions.

You will join a small, high-caliber team with strong ownership from day one, shaping both product and engineering culture, and receiving meaningful equity as you move fast to deliver real-world impact.