Hybrid AI Software Engineer (Forward Deployed)

GRAIL; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAIL is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Development Engineer focused on AI to design, build, test, and deploy AI-enabled software across enterprise platforms. You will work with data science, product, and regulatory teams to deliver secure, scalable AI solutions in a hybrid work setting.

Based in Menlo Park with relocation to Sunnyvale in 2026, the role involves 60% on-site expectation and strong collaboration across silos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, ML, Data Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years in professional software development, with AI-enabled software experience.
• Experience Python and languages like Java, C#, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and cloud platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, APIs, microservices, containers, and secure coding practices.
• Healthcare/regulated environments experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain AI-enabled software applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Contribute to AI model integration, evaluation, testing, and deployment activities.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical planning sessions.
• Develop automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
• Support production operations, incidents, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

REST APIs

AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

GRAIL is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Development Engineer focused on AI to design, build, test, and deploy AI-enabled software across enterprise platforms. You will work with data science, product, and regulatory teams to deliver secure, scalable AI solutions in a hybrid work setting.

Based in Menlo Park with relocation to Sunnyvale in 2026, the role involves 60% on-site expectation and strong collaboration across silos.