Forward Deployment AI Engineer

About the role

Lyra Technology Group is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to join one of its operating companies. This role involves direct client engagement to diagnose inefficiencies, develop AI solutions, and deliver production-grade automation.

Responsibilities

• Discover operational pain points and identify high-ROI AI and automation opportunities
• Design and build AI agents using frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or similar
• Create AI-powered workflows that integrate with clients' existing systems
• Engineer automation solutions in areas such as document processing, data extraction, reporting, customer communication, and internal operations
• Own the full delivery lifecycle, from scoping and architecture to build, testing, handoff, and lightweight documentation
• Train and enable client teams to maintain and iterate on solutions post-deployment
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex AI capabilities into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute internally by codifying reusable components, playbooks, and delivery templates that scale across the practice

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or a technical consulting role
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with REST APIs and cloud services
• Hands-on experience building with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar)
• Understanding of prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and agentic workflow patterns
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-moving client environments
• Strong communication skills — able to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Working proficiency in Python and familiarity with REST APIs and cloud services
• Hands-on experience building with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar)
• Understanding of prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and agentic workflow patterns
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-moving client environments
• Strong communication skills — able to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Skills

• Python programming
• REST APIs and cloud services
• LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar)
• Prompt engineering
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Agentic workflow patterns

Benefits

The targeted base salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000 per year, depending on experience.

Pay

The targeted base salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000 per year, depending on experience.

Schedule

You must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the operating company and be willing to travel to client sites as needed.

Benefits

Lyra Tech Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive team.