Ventus AI · 2 hours ago
Forward Deployed Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVentus AI is building the next generation of AI Teammates that automate complex workflows for enterprises. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with clients to identify operational bottlenecks and translate them into autonomous agent behaviors, combining software engineering and systems thinking.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Peter Zhenghao Qian
Responsibilities
Workflow Engineering: Deconstruct complex, multi-step business processes (SOPs) into logic that can be executed by our computer-using agents
System Navigation: Design and optimize agents to handle complex UI-based challenges, including MFA, CAPTCHAs, and non-standard navigation across diverse software environments
Human-in-the-Loop Design: Configure the 'Communicate' layer of our agents, ensuring they proactively flag exceptions and request guidance from human colleagues in a natural, context-aware way
Rapid Deployment: Lead the end-to-week implementation cycle, moving from discovery to live production in under seven days
Technical Problem Solving: Debug interactions between our AI agents and various browser-native and desktop environments to ensure 99%+ reliability
Qualification
Required
Strong CS Foundation: Proficiency in algorithms, data structures, and system design
Browser-Native Expertise: Experience with web automation, scraping, or browser-control frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer)
Software Development: Strong proficiency in Python and experience building or maintaining robust, scalable software integrations
Adaptability: A 'builder' mindset with the ability to navigate unstructured technical environments where APIs are often unavailable
Operational Intuition: The ability to quickly learn the nuances of a client's business process—regardless of the industry—and identify the 'gold standard' workflow
Communication: Excellent skills for bridging the gap between technical implementation and non-technical business stakeholders
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience is highly valued
Company
Ventus AI
Ventus AI develops AI-driven software to streamline workflows and increase productivity.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase