Forward Deployed Engineer | Enterprise AI

Ignition Growth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Ignition Growth is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in New York City who will take AI solutions from proof of concept to production for enterprise customers. This hybrid role sits at the crossroads of engineering, product, and customer success, requiring strong technical ability and a customer-first mindset.

You will deploy AI/LLM applications in enterprise environments, collaborate directly with clients to capture requirements, and influence the product roadmap while thriving in a

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years as a Forward Deployed Engineer or similar customer-facing technical role.
• Strong FS software engineering skills (Python and APIs).
• Experience deploying AI/LLM applications into enterprise environments.
• Comfortable working directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver production-ready solutions.
• Based in NYC and happy to work hybrid.
• Highly driven, commercially mind-ed, and excited by early-stage startups.

Responsibilities

• Take AI solutions from proof of concept through to production for enterprise customers.
• Operate at the intersection of engineering, product and customer success to influence roadmap.
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.

Skills

Python

APIs

AI/LLM deployments

Customer facing

Job description

Compensation: Upto $280k base + bonus/equity

We're exclusively partnered with a high-growth Series B Agentic AI startup that's building enterprise-grade AI systems for some of the world's largest organisations.

They're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with enterprise customers, taking AI solutions from proof of concept through to production. You'll operate at the intersection of engineering, product and customer success, solving complex technical problems while influencing the product roadmap.

Fast-moving environment, strong engineering culture, and the opportunity to have a significant impact as the company continues to scale.

What We're Looking For

• 1-2+ years as a Forward Deployed Engineer or similar customer-facing technical role
• Strong FS software engineering skills ( Python and APIs)
• Experience deploying AI/LLM applications into enterprise environments
• Comfortable working directly with customers to understand requirements and deliver production-ready solutions
• Based in NYC and happy to work hybrid
• Highly driven, commercially mind-ed, and excited by early-stage startups