Forward Deployed AI Engineer - IFS Loops
About the role
As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer at IFS, you will work directly with enterprise customers to deliver custom, production-ready AI solutions. The role involves leading the design and deployment of intelligent agents across customer workflows, from discovery and prototyping to configuration, testing, and launch. You will integrate the IFS Loops platform with customer systems, tune agent behavior, troubleshoot deployments, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure rapid value delivery and long-term customer success. The position requires 2–5 years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, or ML deployment, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and enterprise system integrations. IFS offers a global, diverse, and flexible work environment with a focus on innovation and inclusion.
Must have
- 2–5 years of experience in a software engineering, solutions engineering, or ML deployment role
- Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of AI/ML frameworks (e.g. OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain, Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.)
- Familiarity with building LLM applications, RAG systems, or conversational AI workflows
- Experience integrating with enterprise systems via APIs or middleware (e.g. Salesforce, ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle)
- Ability to translate business problems into technical solutions—and deliver them fast
- Strong interpersonal skills; you’re just as comfortable on a whiteboard with a customer as you are in code
- Bias toward action, ownership, and continuous learning in dynamic environments
Nice to have
- Background in SaaS, customer experience, support operations, or manufacturing systems
- Experience deploying AI in mission-critical environments
- Prior work with enterprise AI platforms or multi-agent orchestration
Technologies
- Conversational AI
- Hugging Face
- IFS
- LangChain
- LLM
- Machine Learning
- OpenAI
- Oracle
- Pinecone
- Prototyping
- Python
- RAG
- SaaS
- Salesforce
- SAP
- ServiceNow
- Weaviate
Highlights
IFS supports hybrid and flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs and lifestyles. The company values inclusivity and community, encouraging engagement and collaboration among colleagues. No specific application deadline or visa requirements are mentioned.
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