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Chalk · 1 day ago

Forward Deployed Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Chalk is building a data platform for machine learning applications, focusing on overcoming barriers in ML capabilities. The Forward Deployed Engineer will create technical solutions and collaborate with machine learning teams to develop infrastructure, working closely with customers to construct efficient feature pipelines for various applications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMachine LearningProductivity ToolsSoftware
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Write code to implement Chalk technology for Chalk customers and prospects. You will become familiar with Chalk infrastructure and find the best way to integrate and implement them in different environments
Work closely with our Engineering and Sales teams
Act as the the primary technical point of contact pre-sales and post-sales (when we are onboarding a new customer or supporting an existing one)
Recommend new products to customers as their business evolves
Help interview and grow the Engineering team

Qualification

PythonSQLBackend software engineeringMachine Learning OpsAnalytical skillsCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Technical background including experience writing software or building ML models
2+ years experience of professional backend software engineering experience
Proficient in Python, SQL
Ability to collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals
Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, storytelling, and analytical skills
Experience working closely with sales teams and customers is a plus

Preferred

Previous experience working with ML/data products or services
Understanding of Machine Learning Ops/Infrastructure
Previous experience as a forward-deployed engineer in a high-growth startup focusing on Machine Learning

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
Expert Healthcare Guidance
Retirement savings
15 company holidays each year
15 days of personal time off each year
Flex Commuter Benefits
Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk
Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.
Staying late? Dinner is on us
Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk

Company

Chalk

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Chalk is a data platform for AI inference that provides the infrastructure needed to operationalize machine learning and AI.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.chalk.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Chalk has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$60.34M
Key Investors
Felicis
2025-05-28Series A· $50M
2023-12-12Seed· $10M
2023-02-13Seed· $0.34M

Leadership Team

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Alexandra Lee Kane
VP Revenue and NY Site Lead
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Recent News

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2025-12-15
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2025-06-03
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