
AI Engineer
Role summary
The client is seeking an AI Engineer to collaborate directly with customers on significant AI challenges. This role involves hands-on design, development, and deployment of production software that delivers tangible business results. You will work with enterprise client data, iterating rapidly based on feedback in client-facing environments. Ideal candidates come from backgrounds in applied AI or consulting, with strong customer focus and comfort in ambiguous settings. Proficiency in Python or TypeScript for production systems and experience deploying data-heavy or AI-enabled applications are essential. Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is required.
AI Engineer (client facing)
NYC (open to SF) / $180k-$280k + early stage equity
My client is hiring an AI Engineer to work directly with customers on high-impact AI problems. You will design, build, and deploy production software that drives real business outcomes, working hands-on with customer data and iterating quickly based on real-world feedback with enterprise clients.
This role is well suited to engineers from client-facing environments. My client has seen strong success hiring former data scientists and engineers from firms such as BCG, BCG X, McKinsey & Company, QuantumBlack, Bain & Company, Palantir, and similar applied AI or consulting-led organizations.
What My Client Is Looking For:
- Strong customer focus and comfort operating in ambiguous environments
- Proficiency in Python and or TypeScript in production systems
- Experience deploying data-heavy or AI-enabled applications
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to travel occasionally, typically up to 20 percent
Nice to Have:
- Forward-deployed or customer-facing engineering experience
- Production experience with ML, LLMs, or agentic AI systems
- Frontend experience, ideally React
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