Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Agent)
Jobright.ai · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Deploy and optimize AI agents for enterprise clients.
- Integrate AI agents with existing systems via APIs.
- Fine-tune AI performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Collaborate with customers, PMs, and engineers.
- Influence product roadmap with real-world deployment learnings.
About the role
About the Role
This role is part of the Jobright TNT, a private hiring network connecting top talent with leading AI startups like Perplexity, Mercor, Cresta, and Suno. This is a unique opportunity to be directly recommended to hiring teams at selective, high-signal companies. Hiring Company: Cresta. Cresta is a $1.6B enterprise AI platform born out of the Stanford AI Lab, transforming how Fortune 500 companies manage their contact centers. The offered salary range is $160,000/yr - $250,000/yr.Role Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, deploy, and optimize AI agents using Cresta’s AI platform and tools.
- Build AI agent integrations with external systems (APIs, databases, CRMs, etc.) for seamless workflow integration.
- Optimize AI agent performance (e.g., fine-tune prompts and configurations) and troubleshoot issues in complex enterprise environments.
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to gather technical requirements and translate business needs into AI Agent solutions.
- Conduct interactive demos and present compelling proof-of-concepts to prospective customers, gather feedback, and iteratively refine solutions.
- Define project milestones, create implementation plans, and coordinate execution to ensure on-time delivery.
- Provide a tight feedback loop to product and engineering teams, identifying gaps, building custom tooling, and influencing the roadmap.
- Collaborate with PMs to define agent goals, iterate based on customer feedback, and shape product capabilities.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers, guiding best practices for AI agent adoption and usage.
- Provide technical guidance on AI agent best practices, including architecture design, security, and scalability.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software development, AI/ML engineering, or system integration.
- Proficiency in Python and Golang, with the ability to write clean, efficient code.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts.
- Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering techniques.
- Strong understanding of general AI agent frameworks, function calling, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerization, monitoring).
- Hands-on experience integrating systems via APIs, webhooks, and data pipelines.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Ability to use data-driven decision-making (A/B testing, performance monitoring) to refine solutions.
- Thrive in cross-functional environments, working with PMs and engineers to turn customer problems into scalable AI solutions.
Preferred
- Hands-on experience building AI agent systems.
How can I join Jobright TNT?
If this is your first time applying to a Jobright TNT role, the process is as follows:
- Apply to your first Jobright TNT role.
- Your background will be reviewed to determine if you meet the TNT quality bar.
- If qualified, your application is directly recommended to the employer.
- Once accepted into TNT, you may be invited to apply for other exclusive TNT-only roles or invited to private, invite-only hiring events with top startups.
You will be notified of your TNT selection result. All Jobright TNT roles are 100% real, directly hired by top AI startups, and offer priority review and higher response rates.
Key skills/competency
- Forward Deployed Engineer
- AI Agents
- AI Platform
- LLMs
- Prompt Engineering
- Python
- Golang
- Cloud Platforms
- API Integration
- DevOps
Skills & topics
- Forward Deployed Engineer
- AI Agent Developer
- AI/ML Engineer
- Python
- Golang
- LLM
- Prompt Engineering
- Cloud Platforms
- API Integration
- DevOps
- Software Development
- System Integration
- RAG
- Cresta
- Jobright TNT
How to get hired
- Apply for the Jobright TNT role: Submit your application to be considered for this exclusive opportunity.
- Meet the TNT quality bar: Ensure your background and experience align with the high standards of Jobright TNT.
- Get directly recommended: If qualified, your application will be forwarded to the hiring company, Cresta.
- Engage with exclusive opportunities: Access unique roles and private hiring events once accepted into the TNT network.
Technical preparation
Master Python and Golang for AI agent development.,Practice LLM prompt engineering and RAG techniques.,Gain hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure.,Build sample integrations using APIs and webhooks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you solved a complex technical problem.,How do you gather and translate business needs?,Explain how you provide technical guidance to clients.,Tell me about influencing a product roadmap.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jobright TNT and how does it differ from a standard application?
- Jobright TNT is a private hiring network that connects high-signal candidates directly with top AI startups like Cresta. Unlike standard applications, if you meet the TNT quality bar, your application is directly recommended to the employer, leading to priority review and higher response rates.
- What is Cresta and what do they do?
- Cresta is a $1.6B enterprise AI platform that originated from the Stanford AI Lab. They specialize in transforming how Fortune 500 companies manage their contact centers using AI technology.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Agent) at Cresta?
- As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will develop, configure, deploy, and optimize AI agents. This includes integrating them with external systems, fine-tuning performance, troubleshooting, gathering technical requirements, conducting demos, and providing technical guidance to customers.
- What programming languages and technical skills are essential for this role?
- Proficiency in Python and Golang is required. You should also have hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, AI agent frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevOps practices, and API integrations.
- What is the salary range for the Forward Deployed Engineer position?
- The salary range for this role is between $160,000 and $250,000 annually.
- How does the interview process work after applying through Jobright TNT?
- After applying and being accepted into TNT, your application is directly recommended to Cresta. The specific interview stages will be managed by Cresta, but your acceptance into TNT signifies a strong initial recommendation.
- Can I apply for other roles if I join Jobright TNT?
- Yes, once you are accepted into Jobright TNT, you may be invited to apply for other exclusive TNT-only roles and private, invite-only hiring events with top startups.
- What is the importance of prompt engineering and RAG in this role?
- Hands-on experience with LLMs and prompt engineering techniques is crucial. A strong understanding of AI agent frameworks, function calling, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is necessary for optimizing AI agent performance and functionality.