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At Sema4.ai, we're building an Enterprise AI Agent platform that reinvents how knowledge work happens—how people and AI agents collaborate to get work done better and faster. You'll be the hands-on leader responsible for building the core of our product: the Agent. We're hiring a Technical Lead who is deeply technical and can architect cutting-edge AI systems while remaining hands-on with implementation. You'll guide the technical direction of our platform while mentoring senior engineers and driving engineering excellence across the team.
We're seeking a dynamic Forward Deployed Engineer who thrives in fast-paced customer environments and brings deep technical expertise in AI agents. You'll work directly with enterprise clients to design, build, and deploy custom AI agent solutions while serving as the technical bridge between customers and our engineering team. You bring a "big motor"—the drive and energy to be first in the office, last to leave, and passionate about making customers successful.
Understanding the Customer Requirements and ideal target pieces for an Agent
Define the success criteria for the AI agent
Build and deploy production-ready AI agents that solve real business problems for enterprise customers
Lead proof of concept (POC) development and transition agents from pilot to production
Architect and implement custom AI agent solutions tailored to specific customer workflows and requirements
Provide hands-on technical implementation support, including Python development, SQL database work, and AWS infrastructure
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Develop example agents that demonstrate platform capabilities and best practices
Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the AI agent stack, from integration challenges to performance optimization
Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, integration guides, and deployment runbooks
Act as the Technical Account Manager (TAM) for assigned customers, ensuring ongoing success and value realization
Build deep relationships with customer technical teams and key stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Sema4.ai's engineering team to provide customer feedback and drive product improvements
Conduct technical workshops and training sessions to enable customer teams
Serve as a subject matter expert on Sema4.ai's AI agent platform and emerging AI technologies
Understand customer business challenges and translate them into technical agent solutions
Deliver compelling technical demonstrations showcasing the platform's capabilities
Provide technical guidance on integration with existing enterprise systems
3-4+ years of experience ideally in a consulting firm, systems integration role, or similar customer-facing technical position
Proven track record of working with multiple enterprise customers and delivering successful technical implementations
Experience deploying production software solutions in enterprise environments
Experience with conversational AI platforms and business workflow automation
Background in Technical Account Management or Forward Deployed Engineering roles
Familiarity with the broader AI ecosystem and latest developments in agentic AI
Big Motor & Work Ethic: You're energized by customer challenges, maintain high urgency, and bring exceptional drive to everything you do
Customer-First Mentality: You're passionate about customer success and delivering measurable business value
Technical Problem Solver: You excel at identifying root causes and resolving complex technical challenges under pressure
Collaborative Team Player: You work seamlessly across sales, engineering, product, and customer success teams
Consultative Approach: You understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions that drive outcomes
Self-Motivated & Adaptable: You thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced startup environments and drive results independently
Exceptional Communicator: You communicate clearly and effectively with both technical teams and C-level executives
Detail-Oriented: You manage complex, multi-threaded projects while maintaining quality and attention to detail
We move fast and value autonomy.
We write to think and communicate clearly.
We build together, not in silos.
We value execution over plans, and customer impact over internal consensus.
We work remotely across time zones, with flexible schedules and clear communication expectations.
We’re early—but shipping fast and solving real problems.
You’ll have direct influence on product, culture, and strategy.
You’ll join a driven, humble team of builders focused on impact.
Founding team that has already “done it” before, with world-class investors.
Builds an enterprise platform for deploying autonomous AI agents.
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