Forward Deployed AI Engineer for Government Ops (Tampa)

accrete; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Insurance

401(k) Plan

Growth & Development

Onsite Perks

Team Bonding

Job summary

Accrete is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join a small, collaborative team delivering AI products for US Government engagements. You will pull scattered inputs into a single view, determine which problems matter most, and ensure delivery lands on time and within budget.

You will work closely with customer analysts, engineers, and product managers on-site, building data pipelines, designing workflows, and delivering demos while maintaining a high standard of quality and security.

Qualifications

• Current US security clearance at the Top Secret level or above.
• Willingness to travel 25%–40% or be on a customer site 40%–75% of the time, depending on team and location.
• Experience with data strategy, AI products, or operational delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on site with customer analysts and operators to learn key questions and friction points.
• Locate and evaluate datasets, partner with engineers to build reliable pipelines.
• Design tailored workflows with customers for new groups of users.
• Run training and enablement sessions to ensure broad adoption of the product.
• Prepare and present demos for current and prospective customers.
• Diagnose issues and implement practical fixes to keep delivery on track.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to integrate field lessons into products.

Skills

Python

R

Matlab

SQL

AI prompt engineering

Agent building

Technical communication

Job description

Accrete is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join a small, collaborative team delivering AI products for US Government engagements. You will pull scattered inputs into a single view, determine which problems matter most, and ensure delivery lands on time and within budget.

You will work closely with customer analysts, engineers, and product managers on-site, building data pipelines, designing workflows, and delivering demos while maintaining a high standard of quality and security.