# Forward Deployed Engineer - AI Engineer at Reflection AI

- Company: Reflection AI
- What the company does: Make intelligence open and accessible to all. Backed by Battery, Lightspeed and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://reflection.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2025-12-17
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/reflectionai/8b97b583-3cc6-4834-ae2c-d5aecf22ed7d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/reflection-ai-forward-deployed-engineer-ai-engineer/

## About the role

We’re looking for a core member of Reflection’s Applied AI team to drive our Forward Deployed Engineering efforts with enterprise customers. This team works hands-on to translate advanced AI research into high-impact, real-world applications. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will own the technical strategy and delivery of agentic systems from initial customer discovery through production launch.

## What they're looking for

- Strong software engineering background with experience shipping production-grade systems (Python, Typescript)
- Proven track record of deploying enterprise software in cloud or hybrid environments using modern DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD)
- Deep understanding of machine learning concepts and hands-on experience with modern AI stacks, including vector databases, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, evaluations, and fine-tuning
- 3+ years of software engineering experience delivering AI-driven enterprise solutions (e.g., Forward Deployed Engineer, Software Engineer, or Applied AI Engineer)
- Demonstrated ability and interest to work in customer-facing environments, understanding user needs, architecting solutions for real business problems, and delivering tangible outcomes
- Self-starter with high agency and ownership, excelling in fast-paced startup environments where playbooks are still being written

Tags: Commercial