Forward Deployed Engineer - Remote UK

JR United Kingdom; London Fields; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on AI and ML solutions is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work with top-tier clients. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary up to £160k plus stock options and benefits, ideal for candidates with a strong background in Python and machine learning. Join a dynamic team that collaborates with world-class tech professionals to drive innovation and provide excellent client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Backend (Python) Software Engineering in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with the lifecycle of ML model development.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to address ML deployment needs.
• Implement and optimise ML solutions using Python and open-source tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Customer communication

Education

Computer Science degree or similar

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

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Client:

Few&Far

Location:

London (West End), United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Fully Remote within the UK

Up to £160k + Stock + Benefits

Join a US scale-up on a mission to empower engineering teams to deliver their best work, through simplifying the deployment of Machine Learning models.

As they expand their global footprint, raise Series C funding, and grow over 30% in 3 months, they’re seeking a talented Forward Deployed Engineer to join the UK team!

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll collaborate directly with customers to understand challenges and develop ML-based deployment solutions.

You'll ensure clients achieve optimal outcomes with their models, focusing on optimisation, scalability, and efficiency.

You’ll work alongside teams that have joined from world-class tech companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, Datadog, Vercel, Meta, GitHub, and Uber.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to identify and address their ML deployment needs.
• Implement and optimise ML solutions using Python, open-source tools, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features based on client feedback.
• Work with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms.

Ideal Candidates have

• 5+ years of Backend (Python) Software Engineering experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, product environment, ideally as a Co-Founder or Founding Engineer.
• Interest or experience with the lifecycle of ML model development and deployment.
• Computer Science degree or similar field of study.
• Excellent English communication skills: proven experience liaising effectively with customers (other Software Engineers or ML Engineers).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-centric, Product Engineering mindset.

This role offers insights into the opportunities and challenges companies face when implementing AI/ML solutions at scale and is ideal for entrepreneurial engineers.