Forward Deployed Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Forward Deployed Engineer partners with strategic customers to embed Ray‑based AI solutions, delivering demos, reference architectures, and adoption programs while feeding field insights back to product. This role blends deep technical expertise with customer‑facing consulting to drive measurable business impact.

Role Snapshot

• Customer‑facing technical consultant
• Embedded with enterprise clients
• Drives Ray adoption and ROI
• Bridges product and sales teams
• Travel‑intensive field role

Must-Have Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish
• Fluency in English
• 5+ years customer‑facing engineering experience
• Strong technical foundation with Ray or ability to ramp quickly
• Hands‑on experience with distributed ML training and inference
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Proven success driving enterprise adoption of SaaS/ML solutions
• Experience engaging executive and technical stakeholders
• customer‑facing engineering
• solutions architecture
• ML workload implementation
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English
• Must have 5+ years of relevant customer‑facing experience

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, United States
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Travel: Frequent travel, extended time embedded with customers
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications
• Relocation
• Notice period
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead on‑site proof‑of‑value engagements, deployments, and enterprise adoption for key customers
• Translate business goals into technical solutions that demonstrate clear ROI using Ray
• Design and deliver high‑impact demos, reference architectures, and enablement programs
• Serve as a trusted advisor across technical and executive audiences
• Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering to accelerate deals and resolve technical blockers
• Collect and convey structured customer feedback to shape product roadmap and go‑to‑market strategy

Good Fit If You Have

• Passionate about helping customers solve real‑world AI challenges
• Enjoys translating complex technical concepts into business value
• Thrives in fast‑paced, travel‑heavy environments