Associate Forward Deployed Engineer

As a Associate Forward Deployed Engineer at Penumbra, you will play a critical role in determining the company's long term goals. You will support the deployment and operationalization of AI-driven solutions within enterprise environments. This role works across software engineering, DevOps, and customer delivery to facilitate the integration and deployment of AI solutions. The position collaborates with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions that align with business objectives.

What You’ll Work On

• Assist in deploying AI-based applications, automation workflows, and related services into production environments
• Support end-to-end implementation, including configuration, integration, and validation
• Partner with internal stakeholders and business teams to understand use cases and operational requirements
• Translate functional needs into implementable technical solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline setup, release processes, and environment management
• Support containerization, cloud deployments, and infrastructure automation efforts
• Develop and maintain integrations across enterprise systems using APIs, scripts, and automation tools
• Tailor solutions to align with specific business workflows and constraints
• Monitor application performance, availability, and reliability in production
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live environments, escalating as needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment guides, and operational runbooks
• Support transition of solutions to operations and support teams

What You Contribute

• A Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python)
• Foundational knowledge of AI/ML concepts or enterprise AI tools
• Exposure to AI applications such as copilots, automation workflows, or large language models is preferred
• Foundational understanding of APIs, MCP, system integration, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Basic knowledge of DevOps practices, including version control, CI/CD, and containerization
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical issues in dynamic environments
• Comfortable working with evolving requirements and ambiguity
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions

General office environment. Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 0-5%. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels daily.

Base Pay Range Per Hour:  $35.00 – 50.00 / hour

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.