Forward Deployed Engineer

AI Engineer / Forward Deployed Engineer Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Executive-Sponsored AI Transformation Initiative Build AI Solutions That Actually Reach Production Join a newly formed AI Transformation team focused on delivering enterprise-scale AI solutions that solve real business problems. This team sits at the intersection of business, product, and engineering, partnering directly with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and rapidly bring AI-powered solutions into production. This is not a research position and it's not a platform engineering role. You'll work directly with business leaders and product teams to uncover opportunities, build AI applications, and drive measurable outcomes across a large enterprise environment. If you're passionate about building AI agents and deploying production-grade solutions that create tangible business value, this is an opportunity to help shape how AI is adopted across an entire organization. What You'll Do Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI-driven transformationTranslate ambiguous business challenges into scalable technical solutionsDesign, build, and deploy AI-powered applications and agentic workflowsDevelop production-ready solutions leveraging LLMs, AI agents, MCPs, skills, tools, and modern orchestration frameworksRapidly prototype ideas, validate business impact, and iterate based on user feedbackPresent technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiencesCollaborate with product, program, and engineering teams to drive adoption and measurable outcomesHelp establish best practices for enterprise AI development and delivery Required Experience AI Engineering Experience building and deploying AI applications in production environmentsHands-on experience developing AI agents from scratchStrong understanding of:Large Language Models (LLMs)Agent architecturesPrompt engineeringContext engineeringAgent orchestration frameworksExperience building real-world solutions beyond proof-of-concept or experimentation Software Engineering & Architecture Strong software engineering experience with experience across the SDLCProficiency in Python and modern application development practicesStrong systems design and solution architecture capabilitiesAbility to evaluate multiple approaches and determine the best implementation strategy Business & Product Partnership Experience working directly with business stakeholders, customers, or product teamsAbility to translate complex business requirements into technical solutionsExcellent communication and presentation skillsStrong product mindset with a focus on business outcomes Preferred Experience Multi-agent systemsRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)Vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Chroma, etc.)AI-powered workflow automationAgent orchestration platforms and frameworksCoding agents or AI-assisted developer toolsCloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCPExperience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments What Success Looks Like In This Role, You'll Turn vague business requests into production-ready AI solutionsDeliver prototypes that rapidly demonstrate business valueIncrease adoption of AI solutions across teamsImprove efficiency, accuracy, and operational outcomes through AIBecome a trusted advisor to business stakeholdersHelp define the future of enterprise AI adoption Ideal Qualifications You combine deep AI engineering expertise with strong business acumen. The Best Candidates For This Role Are Equally Comfortable Working directly with stakeholders to understand business challengesArchitecting AI solutionsBuilding production-quality applicationsDriving adoption and change across organizations You enjoy operating in ambiguity, moving quickly from idea to implementation, and measuring success through business impact rather than technical complexity alone. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Greenfield AI initiative with executive sponsorshipHigh visibility across the organizationOpportunity to influence enterprise AI strategyAbility to take solutions from concept to productionDirect interaction with business leaders and decision-makersFocus on real-world impact instead of research projectsChance to help define AI best practices at enterprise scale Top Priorities Production AI Agent Development (LLMs, Agents, MCP, Skills, Harnesses)Turning Ambiguous Business Problems into Technical SolutionsStrong Product Mindset and Stakeholder Engagement Skills Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunnyvale, CA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Sunnyvale,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.