Forward Deployed AI Engineer

IFS

Published 14 Apr 2026

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Palo Alto, CA, USA

150K - 170K USD Annual

Full Time

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Role Highlights

Languages used

Python

Key skills

Conversational AI

API

Customer Success

Sustainability

Deployment

ProtoTyping

Testing

Machine Learning

LLMs

RAG

Middleware

SAAS

Operations

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

HuggingFace

OpenAI

SalesForce

Oracle

Langchain

Description

The role involves working directly with enterprise customers to deliver custom, production-ready artificial intelligence solutions. Responsibilities include leading the design and deployment of intelligent agents across various customer workflows. The position covers the full lifecycle of projects, from initial discovery and prototyping to configuration, testing, and final launch. The engineer acts as a bridge between product teams and customer requirements to ensure rapid value delivery. Additionally, the role requires troubleshooting deployments and documenting technical decisions to facilitate successful hand-offs to support teams.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess 25 years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, or machine learning deployment. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks, LLM applications, RAG systems, and conversational AI are required. Applicants should have experience integrating with enterprise systems via APIs or middleware. Strong interpersonal skills and a bias toward action are necessary for this role.

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About the company

IFS

Size

7916

Website

ifs.com

Founded

1983

HQ

Linköping, SE

Public/Private

Privately Held

Description

IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 6,000+ employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 6,500+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifsdotcom Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/