Scale AI · 1 day ago
Forward Deployed Engineer, GenAI
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$179K/yr - $224K/yr
2+ years expScale AI is a leading AI data foundry on a mission to accelerate the development of AI applications. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll provide critical data infrastructure that powers advanced AI models, working closely with top AI companies and government agencies to solve complex data-related challenges.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Drive Impact: Directly contribute to the advancement of AI by delivering critical data solutions for leading AI innovators and government agencies
Customer Collaboration: Interact daily with our technical customers, understanding their unique challenges and translating them into impactful solutions
End-to-End Development: Design, build, and deploy features across the entire stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end systems and infrastructure
Rapid Experimentation: Deliver high-quality experiments quickly, iterating quickly to meet customer needs and drive innovation
Strategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping our engineering culture, values, and processes, contributing to the growth of our team and the evolution of our product
Diverse Projects: Engage in a dynamic mix of designing and deploying cutting-edge data solutions, collaborating with leading AI researchers, and directly influencing the product roadmap. You'll work on everything from large-scale system architecture to customer-facing front-end application design
Leadership Growth: This role offers a unique opportunity to lead critical projects, shape our engineering culture, and accelerate your career growth in the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI. You'll be positioned to become a future leader in a company defining the next era of technology
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of relevant experience is preferred
Proven track record of shipping high-quality products and features at scale
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team
Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to turn business and product ideas into engineering solutions
Strong coding abilities and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to adapt quickly to the ever-changing world of generative AI
Excited to join a dynamic, hybrid team in either San Francisco or New York City
Preferred
Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed systems
Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts
Experience working directly with enterprise customers
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
Commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (82)
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2023 (29)
2022 (17)
2021 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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