Forward Deployed AI Engineer, East

Arizeai; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited paid time off

401(k) plan

WFH monthly stipend

Job summary

Arizeai is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to work directly with client teams in New York City. This role combines technical AI expertise with business acumen, managing multiple projects and building lasting relationships with clients.

Key qualifications include experience in software development (Python, Java, TypeScript), MLOps, and cloud technologies. The estimated annual salary ranges from $155,000 to $225,000, along with a competitive benefits package and a remote-first work option.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of software development experience in Python, Java, or TypeScript.
• Experience in building MLOps pipelines and deploying Generative AI applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI observability and evaluation programs.
• Lead technical discussions with customer stakeholders.
• Build custom integrations and workflows for clients.
• Manage multiple customer engagements from start to finish.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for implementation strategies.

Skills

Software Development (Python, Java, TypeScript)

MLOps pipelines

Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Excellent Communication

Project Management

Adaptability

Passion for AI

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Forward Deployed AI Engineer to work directly with client engineering teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and drive technical solutions that extend beyond our core platform offering. This is a client-facing, hands‑on technical role that combines deep AI expertise with business acumen to deliver results on tight timelines while building lasting client relationships. While we are a remote‑first company, the nature of this role requires candidates to be based in the New York City metro area.

What You’ll Do

• Partner directly with enterprise AI teams to design, implement, and scale production‑grade GenAI observability and evaluation programs.
• Lead technical discussions with customer stakeholders ranging from engineers to senior executives, translating business priorities into scalable technical solutions.
• Build custom integrations, tooling, and workflows that extend the Arize platform to meet customer‑specific requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent customer engagements, driving projects from scoping through delivery while maintaining a high bar for technical execution and customer experience.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, CS, Product, and Engineering teams to shape implementation strategy, influence product direction, and expand customer impact.
• Help define and scale best practices, technical playbooks, and delivery methodologies for the growing Forward Deployed Engineering team.

What We’re Looking For

• Software Development: 2‑5 years of hands‑on software development experience with strong technical foundations. We work extensively in Python, Java, and TypeScript, and expect candidates to be comfortable working in at least two of those languages.
• ML/AI Engineering: Experience building MLOps pipelines and/or developing, deploying, and iterating on Generative AI applications in production environments.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience working with public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) as well as containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across both technical and business audiences. You should be comfortable engaging with senior executives on business outcomes and metrics, collaborating with engineers on technical implementation details, and translating seamlessly between the two.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple client engineering engagements simultaneously and deliver high‑quality technical outcomes under demanding timelines.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in fast‑paced startup or consulting environments, with the ability to navigate diverse client organizations, technical stacks, and evolving priorities.
• Passion for AI: We live and breathe AI at Arize. The strongest candidates are genuinely excited about the space and energized by staying at the forefront of rapidly evolving AI technologies.

The estimated annual salary and variable compensation for this role is between $155,000 - $225,000, plus a competitive equity package. Actual compensation is determined based upon a variety of job related factors that may include: transferable work experience, skill sets, and qualifications. Total compensation also includes a comprehensive benefit package, including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, unlimited paid time off, generous parental leave plan, and others for mental and wellness support.

While we are a remote‑first company, we have opened offices in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, as an option for those in those cities who wish to work in‑person. For all other employees, there is a WFH monthly stipend to pay for co‑working spaces.