Forward Deployed Engineer

Optomi; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading AI infrastructure consultancy, is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to build and maintain the foundational platform for GenAI applications, AI agents, automation workflows, and model integrations.

You will configure cloud and hybrid environments, ensure security and connectivity, and collaborate with AI engineers and client teams to deliver scalable, reliable AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, platform, or DevOps engineering.
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Engineer the infrastructure foundation for AI applications and automation tools.
• Configure and validate cloud and hybrid environments for AI solutions.
• Develop and apply automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code patterns.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and reliability controls for AI platforms.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and client technical teams to deliver scalable and secure AI infrastructure.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps

Automation

Security best practices

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading AI infrastructure consultancy, is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer. As a Forward Deployed Engineer you will be responsible for building and maintaining the foundational platform for GenAI applications, AI agents, automation workflows, and model integrations. You will work closely with clients, configuring and validating cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring security and connectivity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare environments for production readiness.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure projects in collaboration with major enterprises.
• Opportunities to innovate and apply modern engineering practices in a dynamic environment.
• Being part of a team that values operational discipline and reliability.

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, platform, or DevOps engineering.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Engineer the infrastructure foundation for AI applications and automation tools.
• Configure and validate cloud and hybrid environments for AI solutions.
• Develop and apply automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code patterns.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and reliability controls for AI platforms.
• Collaborate with AI engineers and client technical teams to deliver scalable and secure AI infrastructure.