Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Distyl AISan Francisco, California, United States • New York, New York, United States
Posted February 20, 2026
130000 - 250000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Distyl AI develops production-grade AI systems to power core operational workflows for Fortune 500 companies.
Job Description
At Distyl AI, Forward Deployed AI Engineers build and operate AI systems that deliver real business value inside customer environments. This role is for engineers who thrive in ambiguous problem spaces and take ownership of outcomes.
Requirements
- 2+ years of software engineering experience
- Ownership Mentality for AI Systems
- Experience Building AI Systems, Not Just Calling APIs
- Strong Engineering Fundamentals
- AI-Native Working Style
- Comfort in Customer Environments
- Ability to travel 25-50%
Benefits
- 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with additional perks (e.g., commuter benefits, in‐office lunch)
- Access to state‐of‐the‐art models, generous usage of modern AI tools, and real‐world business problems
- Ownership of high‐impact projects across top enterprises
- A mission‐driven, fast‐moving culture that prizes curiosity, pragmatism, and excellence