# Forward Deployed Engineer, Lead - 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: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-05-12
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/reflectionai/56fbaa8a-63c7-44c2-8f29-c70e5a5a662e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/reflection-ai-forward-deployed-engineer-lead-ai-engineer/

## About the role

We’re seeking an exceptional technical lead to build and scale Reflection’s Forward Deployed Engineering function within the AI Solutions team. This team plays a critical role in bridging our cutting-edge AI research with real-world enterprise deployments. As a Forward Deployed Engineer Lead, you will own the end-to-end technical strategy, execution, and delivery of complex agentic applications, from early pre-sales discovery through production deployment.

## 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
- 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity delivering AI-driven enterprise solutions (e.g., Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Tech Lead, or Engineering Manager)
- 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