Associate Forward Deployed Engineer

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking an Associate Forward Deployed Engineer to support customer data ingestion and transfer workflows.

You will build and improve scripts, integrations, and automations that make ingestion faster and more reliable, from initial preparation through transfer and validation. You will work with forward deployed engineers to troubleshoot APIs, data formats, and transfer workflows, monitor active processes, and verify data arrives complete and accurate.

Qualifications

• Foundational Python scripting and basic API usage experience.
• Familiarity with Git, command-line tools, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Ability to follow runbooks, communicate clearly with customers, and handle sensitive data responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Ingest data into the platform from prep to transfer and validation.
• Build and improve scripts, integrations, and automations to speed ingestion and reliability.
• Troubleshoot APIs, data formats, and transfer workflows across systems.
• Communicate progress to customers and internal teams; improve tooling and runbooks.

Skills

Python

APIs

Command-line tools

Git

Troubleshooting

Ownership

Attention to detail

Communication

Data formats

SQL

Data pipelines

Cloud storage

Linux

JSON/CSV/Parquet

Job description

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain is the centralized, open platform where AI training and data-labeling freelancers find work, consolidate opportunities across platforms, and build a unified AI training portfolio they control. We make specialized AI training work easier to track, apply for, and grow into a durable freelance career.

About this role

OpenTrain is recruiting for an Associate Forward Deployed Engineer to support customer data ingestion and transfer workflows. You will work alongside experienced forward deployed engineers to prepare and transfer customer data, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the reliability of data workflows. The role combines hands‑on engineering with operational execution and offers opportunities to take on increasing technical ownership.

What you will do

You will help customers bring data into the platform from initial preparation through transfer and validation. You will build and improve scripts, integrations, and automations that make ingestion faster and more reliable. You will investigate issues across APIs, data formats, and transfer workflows, monitor active workflows, and verify that customer data arrives complete and accurate. You will communicate progress with customers and internal teams, resolve blockers, and turn recurring issues into better tooling, documentation, and reusable workflows.

Required skills

You should have foundational programming skills, including the ability to write and debug basic Python scripts or use a similar language. Familiarity with APIs, command-line tools, and Git is important, along with a methodical approach to troubleshooting. The role requires strong ownership, reliability, attention to detail, and clear written communication with customers and internal teams. You should be able to follow runbooks, recognize their limitations, suggest improvements, and use sound judgment when handling sensitive data and production systems. Experience with SQL, data pipelines, large datasets, cloud storage, Linux, or formats such as JSON, CSV, and Parquet is helpful.

Why work with OpenTrain

OpenTrain gives freelancers one place to manage AI training opportunities instead of rebuilding proof of work on every platform. A stronger OpenTrain profile helps you show credible experience, discover roles that match your skills, and turn AI training and data-labeling work into a long-term portfolio.