Defense Unicorns

Founded in 2021, Defense Unicorns is a growing technology company that specializes in platform technologies designed for the Department of Defense (DoD). The company is committed t

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

AI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerFull TimeRemoteSenior

Location

United States

Posted

55 days ago

Salary

$123.3K - $201.3K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishCloudPythonTypeScript

Job Description

Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Defense Unicorns

• Embed with strategic customers as a technical partner • Architect, build, deploy, and operate agentic Generative AI systems • Work in cloud, on-prem, and edge/air-gapped environments • Prototype and deploy systems leveraging the core products and design patterns of the Unicorn Delivery Service • Scope, sequence, and lead delivery of solutions • Codify reusable patterns for mission environments • Act as the technical face to customer leadership • Ability and interest to travel up to 25%

Job Requirements

  • 3+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience (backend or full-stack)
  • Strong backend engineering skills: production-grade code in Python or TypeScript
  • Familiarity with LLMs or generative AI systems
  • Strong ability to work in ambiguity
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Mission-oriented mindset
  • U.S. Citizenship required; active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Premiums are 100% Company Paid
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options
  • Home Office Budget
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
  • Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

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