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Mixpeek

Mixpeek

Software Engineering
Remote
USD 120k-180k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 5, 2025
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Forward Deployed Engineer

SalesRemoteFull-time$120,000 - $180,000

Partner with enterprise clients to design and implement cutting-edge multimodal AI solutions using Mixpeek's platform. You will be the technical lead, guiding customers to leverage our core technologies to solve their complex data challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and business objectives.
  • Design and architect scalable and robust solutions using Mixpeek's platform and underlying technologies (Temporal, Ray, Qdrant, DuckDB, AWS).
  • Develop and present technical proposals, demos, and proofs-of-concept to prospective and existing clients.
  • Act as a technical advisor to clients, providing guidance on best practices for integrating Mixpeek into their existing data ecosystems.
  • Work closely with engineering and product teams to provide feedback from the field and contribute to product strategy.
  • Create technical documentation, whitepapers, and presentations for client engagements.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in multimodal AI, distributed systems, and cloud technologies.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in a solutions architect, technical pre-sales, or a similar client-facing technical role.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with data processing pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts.
  • Familiarity with MLOps, AI/ML model deployment, and vector databases (e.g., Qdrant).
  • Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Temporal) and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Ray) is a strong plus.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Remote-first work environment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Learning and development budget
  • Home office setup allowance