Remote Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Description:

• Union is focused on solving challenges in AI infrastructure, enabling high-velocity iteration while maintaining production-readiness for AI workloads at scale.
• The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role involves combining technical expertise with customer advisory skills to implement and operationalize AI/ML applications.
• The position requires engaging with clients to understand complex business problems and architecting solutions that integrate AI workflows like Flyte.
• Responsibilities include reviewing AI/ML applications, developing and deploying AI/ML solutions, driving adoption of Union's platform, and ensuring technical success of trials and deployments.
• The FDE will serve as a trusted advisor, contribute to technical qualification of opportunities, represent the product at events, and support users with onboarding and operational best practices.
• The role also involves influencing internal product strategy by sharing field learnings and contributing to cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in a pre-sales or deployment-focused engineering role for a technical product, preferably in AI, ML, or infrastructure.
• A strong engineering foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, or Machine Learning is required; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with data processing, machine learning systems, MLOps, and production-grade AI pipelines is essential, including familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and HuggingFace.
• Proficiency in coding and scripting languages such as Python, TypeScript, Java, and Bash is necessary.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), infrastructure as code, containers, and CI/CD pipelines is required.
• Candidates must be comfortable in client-facing roles and possess strong problem-solving skills to manage complex technical projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and conferences is required, with an expectation of 25% travel.

Benefits:

• Union offers excellent medical coverage, paying 100% of premiums for employees and 90% for dependents.
• Generous dental and vision plans are provided, covering 90% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Employees receive meaningful equity in the form of options, ensuring all employees are owners.
• The company provides unlimited time off along with 12 company holidays.
• A 401K match is available, matching 100% of contributions up to the first 3% and 50% up to 5%.
• Primary and secondary caregivers are entitled to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• A flexible work schedule is offered, with some restrictions.
• For in-office employees, lunch is provided onsite, along with a well-stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks.