Forward Deployed Engineer

Intelletec; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelletec is seeking an exceptional software engineer to join our AI-focused team in Washington, DC. The role involves working directly with customers to solve challenging technical problems and building production-grade software, APIs, and AI-powered applications.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of software engineering or related experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with languages like TypeScript, Go, Java, or C++.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and at least one other major language.
• Experience building production-grade software and APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to solve challenging technical problems using cutting-edge AI.
• Build and deploy production software, APIs, integrations, and AI-powered applications.
• Own implementations end-to-end from discovery through deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering, research, and product teams to translate AI capabilities into real-world solutions.
• Operate with high ownership in a fast-moving environment that shapes customer outcomes.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Go

Java

C++

Job description

Join a high-growth AI company building advanced technology to solve complex, real-world problems.

The opportunity

• Work directly with customers to solve challenging technical problems using cutting-edge AI
• Build and deploy production software, APIs, integrations, and AI-powered applications
• Own implementations end-to-end, from technical discovery and prototyping through deployment
• Collaborate with engineering, research, and product teams to turn emerging AI capabilities into real-world solutions
• Operate with high ownership in a fast-moving environment where your work directly shapes customer outcomes

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years of software engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering, or Solutions Engineering experience
• Strong Python skills and experience with another language such as TypeScript, Go, Java, or C++
• Experience building production-grade software, APIs, and backend services
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Comfortable working directly with customers and shipping reliable software quickly

Bonus:

Experience deploying AI/LLM applications, working at a high-growth startup, or building in technically complex environments.

The ideal candidate:

An exceptional engineer who loves writing code, solving ambiguous problems, and taking ownership from initial concept through production deployment.