Remote Forward-Deployed AI Engineer for Government Systems

Defense Unicorns; United States; On-site; USD 148,750 - 201,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Defense Unicorns is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to design and implement AI solutions for the U.S. Government. The role focuses on backend engineering, deployment across secure environments, and customer collaboration to enhance warfighter capabilities. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, strong coding skills, and a mission-driven approach. The position offers a remote working option within the USA, with competitive salary ranging from $148,750 to $201,250, plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience, preferably in government environments.
• Strong backend skills in Python or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with LLMs or generative AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Embed with strategic customers as a technical partner.
• Architect, build, deploy, and operate Generative AI systems.
• Act as the technical face to customer leadership.

Skills

Backend engineering skills (Python or TypeScript)

Technical deployment experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in ambiguity

Mission-oriented mindset

Tools

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL search engines

Job description

Defense Unicorns is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to design and implement AI solutions for the U.S. Government. The role focuses on backend engineering, deployment across secure environments, and customer collaboration to enhance warfighter capabilities. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, strong coding skills, and a mission-driven approach. The position offers a remote working option within the USA, with competitive salary ranging from $148,750 to $201,250, plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible time off.