Seekr Technologies

Forward Deployed Engineer

Seekr Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • United States

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Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKubernetesPythonPyTorchTypeScript

About the role

  • Operationalizing AI PoCs by transforming demos and prototypes into robust, production-grade AI systems.
  • Designing and deploying data pipelines and retrieval frameworks that prepare enterprise data for LLM training, fine-tuning, and RAG-based applications.
  • Fine-tuning, evaluating, and deploying large language models and agentic workflows, ensuring outputs remain grounded, explainable, and compliant.
  • Integrating SeekrFlow AI agents with customer environments, containerizing and orchestrating them across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP, private cloud).
  • Embedding with client engineering teams to debug model behavior, optimize inference performance, and implement monitoring/guardrails for safe operation.
  • Codifying best practices into reusable playbooks, evaluation frameworks, and deployment accelerators that scale AI adoption across industries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science (advanced degree a plus).
  • 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, or applied ML, with a track record of building and deploying production systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with AI/ML and LLM frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, vLLM), including model fine-tuning and agent deployment.
  • Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade systems that meet enterprise security, compliance, and performance standards.
  • Strong background in on-premise, private cloud, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), including experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar), with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Ability to work directly with client stakeholders — technical teams, business leaders, and end users — to translate needs into deployed solutions.
  • Willingness to travel 25–75%, depending on client and team needs.
Benefits
  • Meaningful Mission & Impact - Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter.
  • Equity Ownership – RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth.
  • Time Off That Respects Real Life – Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.
  • Work Your Way – A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX, plus remote options and flexible working hours.
  • Competitive Total Rewards – A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.
  • 401(k) with Company Match – Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family.
  • Parental Leave – Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
AIMLLLM frameworksmodel fine-tuningagent deploymentdata engineeringsoftware engineeringproduction systemsprogramming languagescontainerization
Soft Skills
client stakeholder engagementcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability