AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering)

Delan Associates, Inc; Charlotte, New York (NC, NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering) with 7+ years of software experience and 2+ years in GenAI/LLMs. Hybrid work, ~10 onsite days per month, with roles across Charlotte, NY/NJ. You will design AI-powered developer tools, build AI agents, and integrate AI capabilities into enterprise workflows.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to drive automation, CI/CD integration, and scalable API development for AI-driven software delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering.
• 2+ years of GenAI/LLMs experience.
• Experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or AWS Bedrock.
• Hands-on AI agent frameworks and REST API discipline.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered developer productivity solutions.
• Build and implement AI agents using agentic frameworks.
• Integrate AI into enterprise platforms and dev tools.
• Develop scalable APIs and AI-enabled applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Leverage GenAI to enhance software delivery and operations.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployments.

Skills

Software engineering

GenAI/LLMs

Architectural design

Cloud integration

API design

DevOps collaboration

Communication

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

CrewAI

AutoGen

GitHub Copilot

OpenAI

Azure OpenAI

Claude

Gemini

AWS Bedrock

Job description

Job Title: AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering)

Location: Charlotte, NC OR New York City, NY / Northern New Jersey

Work Model: Hybrid (Approximately 10 onsite days per month)

Overview

We 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 Responsibilities

• Design, 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 Qualifications

• 7+ 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 Copilot
  • OpenAI
  • Azure OpenAI
  • Claude
  • Gemini
  • AWS Bedrock
• Hands‑on experience building AI agents using frameworks such as:
  • LangChain
  • LangGraph
  • CrewAI
  • AutoGen
• Strong programming skills in one or more of the following:
  • Python
  • Java
  • Go
  • TypeScript
  • C#
• Experience building REST APIs and scalable enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, cloud-native development, and system integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI solutions with:
  • GitHub
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jira
  • ServiceNow
• Knowledge 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 Bring

• Passion 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