Forward Deployed Engineer (Python, AI Systems)

Spain (Madrid or Barcelona preferred) | HybridUp to 100k + performance bonus + equity

We're supporting one of our clients (an AI-native product company) in hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to work at the intersection of engineering, AI systems, clients & product and enterprise deployments.

This is not a traditional backend role.

It's for engineers who want to build, ship, and deploy AI-powered systems directly into real client environments, fast.

The RoleAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work closely with enterprise customers to design, implement, and deploy AI-driven workflows powered by LLMs and agent-based systems.You'll take ownership from architecture to production.

This includes:Designing backend architectures in Python (FastAPI-heavy stack)Integrating AI systems (LLMs, RAG pipelines, structured outputs)Building APIs and microservices for client-specific workflowsDeploying scalable, containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes)Debugging production issues and improving system reliabilityTranslating business requirements into clean technical solutions

You won't just ship code — you'll see it live, used, and scaled.





What We're Looking ForStrong backend engineering fundamentals (Python preferred)Experience building and operating production systemsComfort with APIs, data modeling, and microservicesExperience integrating third-party systems or working client-facingCloud experience (AWS, GCP, or similar)Product mindset and high ownership mentality

Bonus if you have:Experience working with LLMs or AI-powered systemsExperience with RAG or structured output generationExposure to container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Who Thrives in This RoleEngineers who enjoy solving messy real-world problemsBuilders who like autonomy and ownershipPeople comfortable speaking to stakeholdersDevelopers who prefer impact over bureaucracy

This is a high-intensity, high-ownership environment.Not a maintenance role. Not a ticket factory.

Compensation & SetupCompetitive base salary for Spain (up to 100k for the right profile)Performance-based bonus structureMeaningful equityHybrid model (Madrid or Barcelona preferred)

If you're excited about deploying real AI systems into production environments — and want to work close to both product and customers — we'd love to speak.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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