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Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Avathon · Pleasanton, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $130,000 – $180,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Avathon's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
49% of Avathon's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Avathon
high
31 stale, 0 reposted of 45 open
Hiring momentum
46 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Avathon's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Avathon.

About this role

As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer at Avathon, you will work directly with customers to address complex operational challenges in real-time by designing, building, and deploying AI applications that enhance decision-making across industrial systems. Your role involves owning the end-to-end delivery of high-stakes deployments, implementing the Computational Knowledge Graph, and driving product evolution based on field learnings. You will collaborate closely with operators and stakeholders to replace static workflows with autonomous execution applications.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Avathon as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Nice to have

  • An active U.S. Government security clearance
  • Experience building AI/ML applications in production
  • Strong foundation in machine learning, optimization, and system design
  • Exceptional inferencing skills on applying necessary models in the field
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar

What you get

  • California Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $180,000 USD (based on experience)
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) participation
  • Generous PTO and company holidays
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Worth weighing

  • Travel to customer sites (up to 50%)
  • Role involves operating in high-stakes environments with ambiguity and pressure
  • Position requires direct customer interaction and real-world operational involvement

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Listed by Avathon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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