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WebAI

Director, Field Engineering (AI/ML)

AI summary of the role

Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers working with strategic customers to deploy, configure, and integrate webAI's distributed AI platform.

What you’ll do

  • Lead and manage the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team, ensuring effective collaboration between engineering and client-facing functions.
  • Oversee project scoping, deployment, and customization of core technology at customer sites or in virtual deployments.
  • Act as a technical advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet client requirements and align with product capabilities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success to deliver successful outcomes.

What you’ll bring

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, technical consulting or deployment roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience leading engineering or deployment teams in client-facing environments.
  • Strong technical background in areas like applied AI engineering, cloud infrastructure, APIs, data platforms, etc.
  • Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Technologies

AI/ML · cloud infrastructure · APIs · data platforms · distributed AI · edge computing

About WebAI

Distributed AI platform that deploys large models on standard consumer/edge hardware so enterprise data and IP stay fully private, no cloud dependency.

Series A · 100–200 people

Source and classification

Deployment team leadership · Evidence for this classification:

and humility, and we seek individuals who resonate with these core values and are passionate about shaping the next generation of AI. About the Role: This person will lead a highly skilled team of engineers who work directly with our most strategic customers to deploy, configure and integrate our technology into complex environments. Sitting at the intersection of engineering, product and customer success, you’ll play a critical role in bridging the gap between what we build and how it’s delivered. You’ll shape deployment strategy, drive technical excellence, and ensure we consistently deliver high-impact solutions that meet real-world customer needs. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in dynamic, customer-facing environments and is passionate about scaling both people and processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE)
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