Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer; USC

Webcam and potentially an in-person interview if the candidate is in the area.

For any of the below locations:

Charlotte, NC 28202;

Irving, TX 75039;

Chandler, AZ 85286

bridges the gap between advanced AI models (like LLMs) and practical enterprise workflows. Unlike traditional software engineers, FDEs embed directly with business units in highly regulated environments to build, integrate, and deploy secure, AI-powered solutions.

The client frequently recruits for these positions to embed agents, copilots, and automation directly into their Consumer, Commercial, and Wholesale banking operations in hubs like Charlotte, NC
, Irving, TX
, and Chandler, AZ
.

• Prototyping & Building: Designing and rapidly iterating on AI-driven workflows that integrate with enterprise tools (e.g., Salesforce, Service Now).
• Stakeholder Translation: Translating ambiguous business problems into functional, production-ready technical solutions.
• Risk & Compliance: Navigating the clients strict model risk management, governance, and data protection requirements.

• Software Depth: 7+ years of software engineering experience with deep proficiency in Python and distributed systems.
• AI/ML
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years building and integrating AI applications or working with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Enterprise Background: Experience designing APIs and deploying systems within large, matrixed organizations.