Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Labs

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Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Labs in USA

Via
Full time
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USA
08/19/2026
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New York, NY

Responsibilities

Build and ship production-grade AI products end-to-end, from problem framing and data pipeline design through deployment and live iteration.
Work closely with customers to understand constraints and rapidly develop scalable agentic solutions.
Lead technical scoping workshops and interface directly with city leaders on local problems.
Contribute to tools involving data consolidation, predictive modeling, real-time decision-making, and LLM-powered experiences.
Collaborate with product, data science, and operations teams to prioritize high-impact AI opportunities.
Write scalable backend and frontend code, design APIs, manage data flows, and ensure reliable performance at scale.
Help establish AI Labs’ technical culture, development practices, and engineering standards.
Evaluate and introduce new AI development tools, ideas, and approaches.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience building full-stack applications and owning features end-to-end.
At least 3 years of experience working with AI tools or building AI-powered products.
Deep expertise across LLMs, predictive modeling, and supporting data infrastructure.
Strong backend engineering skills, including scalable API design, distributed systems, and maintainable production code.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, early-stage environments and take ownership independently.
Strong cross-functional communication skills and intellectual curiosity about emerging AI approaches.
Comfort working directly with users and customers and traveling for on-site collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans, 401K matching, and catered lunch on Wednesdays.
Salary range is $160,000-$220,000, excluding equity or variable pay.
The role includes travel for on-site collaboration with customers.

Salary: $160k - $220k/yr

Via

At Via, we are a passionate group of professionals united by a common goal: to create products that enhance productivity, improve workflows, and generate value for our clients worldwide.

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