Forward Deployed Engineer
AppenUnited States
Posted February 9, 2026
150000 - 200000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Appen has been a leader in AI training data for over 30 years, specialising in human generated data to train, fine tune, and evaluate models across generative AI, large language models, computer vision, and speech recognition.
Job Description
The Forward Deployed Engineer works directly with enterprise clients to design, deploy, and optimise GenAI data solutions, with full ownership of final delivered data quality.
Requirements
- Experience working on GenAI, machine learning, or model evaluation data.
- A consultative problem-solving approach when leading client conversations.
- Hands-on experience designing and implementing data pipelines, validation systems, or workflow automation.
- Previous experience in owning final data quality and acting as the authority on delivery readiness.
- The ability to translate business or model development needs technical workflows and validation logic.
- Confidence in working directly with client engineering or machine learning teams.
- Strong documentation that prioritizes reproducibility, observability, and reliability.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off
