Forward Deployed Engineer

Salary: £9,600 - 10,200 per year

Requirements

• Strong, hands-on experience building and deploying AI and ML solutions in production, not just prototypes
• Proven background in a consultancy, client-facing or customer-embedded technical role
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with minimal guidance and maximum ownership
• Excellent communication skills, equally comfortable with engineers and senior non-technical stakeholders
• Track record of owning delivery end-to-end: scoping through deployment through iteration
• Solid Python programming skills, production standard
• Hands-on experience with modern AI stacks: LLMs, NLP, computer vision or similar
• Familiarity with model deployment: APIs, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerisation
• Experience integrating AI into real-world systems, not just building models in isolation
• Strong understanding of data pipelines and system design
• Previous experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer or AI Consultant
• Equally comfortable writing production code and leading client conversations
• Pragmatic builder, focused on delivering value, not over-engineering
• Confident enough to push back on clients when needed and guide them toward the right solution
• Thrives in high-impact, high-visibility environments where the work matters

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into scalable, working technical solutions
• Design and deploy AI and ML systems in production customer environments
• Rapidly prototype, iterate and refine solutions based on real user feedback in real time
• Integrate AI models into existing client infrastructure and workflows
• Act as a trusted technical partner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live environments under pressure
• Bridge the gap between product, engineering and customer teams, keeping all parties aligned and delivery moving

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Computer Vision
• Embedded
• GCP
• Python

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At Morela, we are supporting a fast-growing AI start-up by hiring multiple Forward Deployed Engineers to work directly with customers, embedding into their environments to design, build, and deploy high-impact AI solutions. Our ideal candidates will thrive in client-facing roles, enjoying the challenge of translating complex business problems into effective AI systems. We offer a London-based working setup with flexibility to work remotely and on-site, with a competitive daily rate. As a dedicated recruitment practice, we specialize in Forward Deployed Engineers and high-calibre AI technical talent, providing valuable insights and connections for exceptional candidates.

last updated 18 week of 2026