AI Forward Deployed Engineer

About the role

AIT Forward Deployed Engineer at TSMC Arizona will work at the intersection of advanced artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing. Deployed directly to the front lines of operations, you will embed within business and engineering teams to understand domain‑specific challenges, rapidly design, prototype, and validate AI solutions, and bridge cutting‑edge AI technology with real‑world fab execution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and business units to deeply understand daily operations, complex domain knowledge, and workflow bottlenecks.
• Design and rapidly build functional AI prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts (PoCs) using modern generative AI, large language models (LLMs), retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) architectures, and AI agents.
• Leverage low‑code/no‑code AI platforms, APIs, and rapid‑application frameworks (e.g., Streamlit, Gradio, FastAPI, Node.js) to quickly validate and iterate solutions with end‑users.
• Conduct agile testing and performance evaluation on prototypes to ensure feasibility, accuracy, and business value within tight feedback loops.
• Partner with core IT and MLOps teams to transition successful prototypes into secure, scalable, production‑ready enterprise systems.
• Research, evaluate, and adopt emerging AI tools, open‑source libraries, and methodologies to continuously accelerate prototyping speed.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and user guides for validated prototypes to support seamless handovers and future productization.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field) or a minimum of three years’ experience in software development and systems integration.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and agile development methodologies.
• Strong programming skills; experience with web/app prototyping frameworks such as Streamlit, Gradio, FastAPI, or Node.js.
• Hands‑on experience or a strong project portfolio using generative AI tools and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Auto‑GPT).
• Familiarity with basic database systems (SQL/NoSQL) and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Chroma).

Interpersonal Skills:

• High learning agility to quickly grasp complex semiconductor manufacturing concepts, engineering workflows, and business logic.
• Proactive, resourceful, and passionate about applying cutting‑edge AI tools to solve practical problems rapidly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build trust with diverse stakeholders and translate needs into technical solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and mouse for prolonged periods.

Schedule

TSMC Arizona operates 24/7, 365 days a year. This position requires a regular Monday‑through‑Friday schedule (9 am – 6 pm) with on‑call duty every two months. When on‑call, the employee must be available 24 × 7 for the entire on‑call week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options.
• Income‑protection programs providing financial assistance during injury or illness.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with competitive employer contributions.
• Paid time‑off programs and holidays.

Work Location

5088 W. Innovation Circle, Phoenix, AZ 85083 (on‑site work required).