AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Engineering)

Delan Associates, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Delan Associates, Inc. seeks a seasoned AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer to design and deliver AI-powered developer productivity tools. You will build AI agents, integrate GenAI capabilities, and work with enterprise platforms to automate workflows.

Requires 7+ years in software and 2+ years in GenAI/LLMs, plus hands-on experience with LangChain, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and CI/CD. Hybrid work with ~10 onsite days per month in NYC or Charlotte area.

Qualifications

• 7+ years software engineering experience.
• 2+ years GenAI/LLM hands-on work.
• Hands-on with multiple AI platforms and agent frameworks.
• Strong API and cloud-native development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI-powered developer productivity solutions.
• Build and implement AI agents using modern frameworks.
• Integrate AI into enterprise platforms and dev tools.
• Develop scalable APIs and AI-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering to boost automation and efficiency.
• Leverage GenAI to improve software delivery and operations.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for scalable deployments.

Skills

Generative AI

LLMs

Python

Java

Go

TypeScript

C#

REST APIs

Cloud-native

DevOps

CI/CD

LangChain

LangGraph

CrewAI

AutoGen

GitHub Copilot

OpenAI

Azure OpenAI

Claude

Gemini

AWS Bedrock

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