Chief AI Deployment & Embedded Engineering

Elios, Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

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Job summary

Elios, Inc. is seeking a Head of Forward Deployed Engineering to lead AI deployment work and shape the practice from the ground up. This executive-level role combines people leadership with hands-on technical judgment across multi-client engagements.

In this remote-friendly position, you will standardize deployment processes, vet engineers, and build reusable assets, while maintaining direct client relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

8+ years in software engineering, solution architecture, or technical delivery.
Principal-level full-stack engineering judgment and multi-client delivery experience.
Direct experience in consulting, client services, systems integration, or digital product services.
Hands-on production AI deployment experience with complex client environments.
Ability to explain technical tradeoffs to CTOs and business leaders.

Responsibilities

Define the operating model for AI deployment pods.
Lead and coach Forward Deployed Engineers across client engagements.
Own client-facing delivery from technical discovery through deployment and adoption.
Turn ambiguous client problems into concrete technical plans.
Review architecture and code when a pod needs senior technical judgment.
Drive pod health and rescue plans when projects drift or face risk.