Forward Deployed AI Engineer

About the Role:

Responsibilities:

• Workflow Identification: Work directly with non-tech portfolio companies to identify operational bottlenecks and ideate high-impact AI workflow solutions.
• AI Prototyping: Rapidly build, test, and tinker with AI prototypes and proof-of-concepts using Large Language Models and other emerging AI technologies.
• Cross-Functional Handoff: Package successful prototypes and define clear technical requirements so they can be smoothly handed to an engineering team to scale and deploy.
• Business Integration: Combine your engineering mindset with an interest in business and investing to ensure your technical solutions drive tangible ROI and operational efficiency for portfolio companies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with management teams to drive adoption of AI technologies, and work with other members of Bertram Labs to build internal tools.

Requirements:

• 0-2 years of professional experience (highly motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply).
• BS or MS degree; an engineering degree of any kind is highly preferred.
• A strong engineering mindset paired with a demonstrated interest in business, operations, and investing.
• Extremely comfortable with AI technologies; a natural tinkerer who stays up-to-date with the latest generative AI developments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-tech business leaders.
• Experience working cross-functionally and collaboratively.
• Compensation and Benefits
• The expected salary range for this position is: $140,000- $160,000 total annual compensation. Offered salary may be based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. Other compensation includes profit sharing.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided at no cost to the employee. We offer a generous 401K match as well as a “take what you need” PTO policy.
• If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• At Bertram Capital we value and celebrate the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, genders, religions, national origins, ages, abilities, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ensures that Bertram is a place that attracts, grows, and promotes top talent from all backgrounds.