Palona

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As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you’ll be the bridge between product/engineering and customers. You will embed deeply with users, translate real-world use cases into technical solutions, and ship production-grade systems powered by AI. You’ll own deployment complexity, influence product direction, and drive high-impact customer-facing work. Responsibilities Partner with customers to scope, design, and deploy AI systems that address real business needs. Build and integrate production-ready AI applications with customer infrastructure. Develop and deliver compelling demos and prototypes that showcase the capabilities of our AI system. Ensure reliability, safety, and performance of deployed AI agents in production environments. Capture customer insights and system feedback to drive product and agent improvements. Qualifications Strong full-stack development skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar) Customer-facing or client delivery experience Proven ability to thrive in startup-style, resource-constrained environments Fast learner who adapts quickly to new technologies and shifting requirements High ownership mindset; ability to work independently and drive projects to completion Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Experience deploying LLMs or other generative AI systems Background in NLP, computer vision, or multi-agent systems Sales or pre-sales engineering experience in high-growth environments