Client-Embedded AI Engineer: Build & Deploy Production AI

Cadre AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadre AI is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed AI Engineer to partner with client teams, write production-grade code, and architect AI systems. You will own both strategy and execution, embedding with client teams to identify high-leverage AI opportunities and deliver measurable results across multiple domains.

You will build LLM/RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, and production services while maintaining data quality and secure cloud practices.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying AI solutions for clients.
• Ability to design production-grade AI software.
• Experience embedding with client teams to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Own both strategy and execution for client AI projects.
• Build LLM/RAG pipelines and agent orchestration.
• Develop production services and maintain data quality.
• Ensure secure cloud practices across deployments.

Skills

Production-grade coding

AI systems architecture

Client collaboration

Cloud security

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

Codex

Langfuse

Job description

Cadre AI is seeking an experienced Forward Deployed AI Engineer to partner directly with clients, write production-grade code, and architect AI systems. You will own both strategy and execution, embedding with client teams to identify high-leverage AI opportunities and deliver measurable results across multiple domains.

You will build LLM/RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, and production services using Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and Langfuse while maintaining data quality and secure cloud