Forward Deployed Engineer

Overview of 66degrees 66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential. At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.Overview of Role As a Forward Deployment Engineer, you will serve as a technical bridge between Sales, Engineering, and Service Delivery teams. Your primary objective is to ensure the successful implementation and adoption of complex, end-to-end frontier model deployments for our clients. You will lead technical discovery, system design, and production rollouts, playing a pivotal role in shaping the client experience through collaborative system architecture and execution. Success in this role is measured by production adoption, tangible workflow impact, and the delivery of eval-driven insights that influence product and model roadmaps. You will operate cross-functionally with Research, Partnerships, GRC, Security, and GTM teams to deliver high-impact solutions. Responsibilities Identify and architect opportunities within client environments to scale agentic solutions, advanced data models, and sophisticated workflows. Oversee the end-to-end technical delivery of multiple deployments, transitioning projects from initial prototypes to stable, production-ready environments. Engineer full-stack systems designed to maximize customer value and accelerate organizational learning. Partner closely with customer teams to understand unique requirements and drive the seamless adoption of deployed solutions. Manage project scoping, sequence critical deliveries, and proactively mitigate technical or operational blockers. Balance trade-offs between scope, velocity, and quality to ensure consistent delivery excellence. Contribute high-quality code to maintain project momentum and technical clarity. Develop tools, playbooks, and modular building blocks to codify best practices for broader organizational use. Provide field-based feedback to Research and Product teams to drive iterative improvements in model performance and utility. Maintain organizational alignment through clear communication and consistent follow-through on technical commitments. Cultiva...