Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - AI

First Soft Solutions LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

First Soft Solutions LLC seeks an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and deploy scalable AI-driven applications in a fast-paced environment. You will build Generative AI apps, LLMs, and AI agents, while delivering robust REST APIs and backend services.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD, plus strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Onsite in New York City three days per week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or application development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, and RAG.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with asynchronous processing, messaging systems, and workflow orchestration.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable software applications and AI solutions.
• Build and integrate Generative AI applications, LLMs, and AI agents.
• Develop REST APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Implement AI workflows, automation, and third-party integrations.
• Work with Knowledge Graphs, databases, and data integration platforms.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain production applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Python / Java

Generative AI / LLMs

REST APIs / microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Docker / Kubernetes

Asynchronous processing / messaging /

Problem solving / communication / 分析

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

LangChain

LangGraph

Neo4j

Vector databases

Job description

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable software applications and AI solutions.
• Build and integrate Generative AI applications, LLMs, and AI agents.
• Develop REST APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Implement AI workflows, automation, and third-party integrations.
• Work with Knowledge Graphs, databases, and data integration platforms.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain production applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable software applications and AI solutions.
• Build and integrate Generative AI applications, LLMs, and AI agents.
• Develop REST APIs, microservices, and backend services.
• Implement AI workflows, automation, and third-party integrations.
• Work with Knowledge Graphs, databases, and data integration platforms.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain production applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.
  

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or application development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, AI Agents, and RAG.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with asynchronous processing, messaging systems, and workflow orchestration.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and analytical skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, or similar AI frameworks.
• Knowledge of Knowledge Graphs and graph databases such as Neo4j.
• Familiarity with vector databases and AI model integration.
• Experience developing and deploying enterprise AI applications.
• Experience working directly with clients or business stakeholders.
  

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Work Location

Candidates must be willing to work onsite in New York City three days per week.