Forward Deployed AI Engineers

The Role

What you will do: Responsibilities

• This role operates with the intensity and ownership of a founder in the field:
• Own end-to-end delivery of high-stakes deployments in operational environments
• Design and implement Avathon’s Computational Knowledge Graph (CKG) that unify data, constraints, and decisioning, performing continuous computation across physical networks
• Replace static planning workflows with real-time, autonomous execution applications
• Work side-by-side with operators, planners, and key stakeholders to define problems and deliver solutions
• Push systems into production that directly control and influence real-world operations
• Drive product evolution by feeding field learnings into Avathon’s core platform

Preferred Skills

• Experience building AI/ML applications in production
• Strong foundation in machine learning, optimization, and system design
• Exceptional inferencing skills on applying necessary models in the field
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar
• Ability to reason complex, interconnected systems (supply chains, networks, infrastructure)
• Ability to move from problem to architecture to deployment without handoffs

We Value

Qualifications

• Master’s (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering
• An active U.S. Government security clearance (preferred)
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• California Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $180,000 USD (based on experience)
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) participation
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Location

• Reporting out of Avathon’s HQ in Pleasanton (San Francisco Bay Area), California.
• Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.