Remote Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Agent)

Description:

• This position is for a Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Agent) at Cresta, located in the United States.
• The role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing AI agents that address complex problems in enterprise environments.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with clients, product managers, and software engineers to implement scalable and high-performing AI solutions.
• The position requires strong technical skills, adaptability, and customer engagement.
• The engineer will provide technical guidance, refine integrations with external systems, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
• Ideal candidates should thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and enjoy hands-on problem solving while leveraging AI for practical applications.
• Key accountabilities include developing and deploying AI agents, integrating them with external systems, optimizing performance, gathering technical requirements, conducting demos, coordinating project milestones, and serving as a technical advisor.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in software development, AI/ML engineering, or system integration.
• Proficiency in Python and Golang is necessary, with a strong ability to write clean and efficient code.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and prompt engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI agent frameworks, function calling, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and DevOps practices including CI/CD, containerization, and monitoring is required.
• Hands-on experience integrating systems via APIs, webhooks, and data pipelines is necessary.
• Excellent communication, project management, and collaborative skills are essential.
• An analytical mindset with experience using data-driven approaches like A/B testing and performance monitoring to refine AI solutions is required.
• The ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments, partnering with PMs and engineers to translate customer challenges into scalable solutions is necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employees receive flexible PTO and paid parental leave.
• A retirement savings plan and competitive equity opportunities are provided.
• There is a remote work setup budget and a monthly wellness/communication stipend.
• In-office meal programs and commuter benefits are available for onsite employees.
• Competitive, location-based compensation ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 plus equity.