Forward Deployed Engineer

Acuity Analytics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in New York, NY seeks an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy AI-powered solutions in production for real customers. You will own solutions end-to-end from design to implementation, collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

You’ll combine frontend work in React with backend in Python, lead system integration, ensure scalable architectures, and communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on React.js frontend development.
• Backend development with Python and Node.js.
• Strong AI/ML concepts and real-world deployment considerations.
• Experience with AI-powered systems, LLMs, ML APIs.
• System integration with REST APIs, webhooks, and external services.
• Experience deploying and supporting production applications.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and testing frameworks.
• Basic security practices (auth, encryption, compliance).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and implementation of AI-driven products into customer systems and workflows.
• Design, build, and deploy customer-facing applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend).
• Design systems focusing on forward compatibility, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work directly with customers to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

Skills

React.js

Python

Node.js

AI/ML concepts

LLMs

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Testing frameworks

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who thrives at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer success. In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal teams to design, integrate, and deploy AI-powered solutions in real-world production environments. You will act as a technical owner from solution design through implementation, ensuring high-impact outcomes and customer satisfaction.

• 8–10 years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js for building modern, scalable frontend applications.
• Strong backend development experience using Python and Node JS
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts, including model lifecycle, inference, and real-world deployment considerations.
• Experience working with AI-powered systems, such as LLMs, ML APIs, or data-driven applications.
• Proven experience in system integration, including REST APIs, webhooks, and external services.
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in production environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in ambiguous, customer-facing scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (unit, integration, e2e) and basic security practices (auth, encryption, compliance)
• Work directly with customers to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, build, and deploy customer-facing applications using React (frontend) and Python (backend)
• Design systems focusing on forward compatibility, scalability, and maintainability.
• Lead end-to-end integration and implementation of AI-driven products into customer systems and workflows.
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