Head of Forward-Deployed AI Systems

Distyl; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with additional perks

Access to modern AI tools

Job summary

Distyl in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed AI Engineer to drive the architecture and delivery of critical AI systems for large enterprises. This role requires hands-on leadership, project delivery, and technical decision-making with significant customer interaction.

Ideal candidates have over 5 years of engineering experience, an ownership mentality for AI systems, and strong solutions architecture fundamentals. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid collaboration model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience, including tech lead roles.
• Ownership mentality for AI systems and accountability for production outcomes.
• Experience with cloud systems, API design, and data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers.
• Design and implement AI systems aligned with business outcomes.
• Operate and improve live AI systems.

Skills

Engineering experience

Technical leadership

Solutions architecture fundamentals

AI-Native Working Style

Experience with cloud systems

Job description

Distyl in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed AI Engineer to drive the architecture and delivery of critical AI systems for large enterprises. This role requires hands-on leadership, project delivery, and technical decision-making with significant customer interaction.

Ideal candidates have over 5 years of engineering experience, an ownership mentality for AI systems, and strong solutions architecture fundamentals. The company offers a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid collaboration model.