Location: Customer Site (DC-Metro)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Ask Sage:
Founded by Nic Chaillan, former Chief Software Officer of the Air Force and Space Force, Ask Sage is the leading Generative AI platform that augments the velocity of government and commercial teams with dozens of use cases from coding to cybersecurity to acquisition to data analysis and much more. Our FedRAMP High, DoD IL5, IL6 and Top Secret accredited cutting-edge technology enables teams to focus on strategic initiatives while we take care of the heavy lifting. We are seeking an adaptable Forward Deployed Engineer to collaborate closely with strategic partners and create Generative AI Agents and plugins, utilizing the Ask Sage platform.
Position Overview:
The Forward Deployed Engineer partners with our customers to deliver on strategic enhancements for our valued clients. The ideal candidate will be able to harness their expertise in prompt engineering, robust AI frameworks, and secure coding practices to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. This role is embedded with the customer to synchronize on design, prototyping, and full-scale deployment, and will require the candidate to work on site at the customer location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and work closely with key decision-makers to understand customer business processes to identify areas where Ask Sage can add value and provide in-depth training to end users.
- Assist customers with all Generative AI issues, offering hands-on support from concept through deployment to deliver practical solutions that address complex customer challenges.
- Architect, develop, and maintain Generative AI Agents and plugins using Python and related frameworks.
- Embed with customers to provide technical leadership and solutions, driving success from initial concept to production deployment.
- Build innovative Generative AI features to help Ask Sage customers automate tasks and processes, developing innovative full-stack solutions within Ask Sage.
- Develop strong relationships with our customers and their leadership to maximize the value and efficiency of their applications.
- Implement best practices for code quality, security (to include strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities), and performance optimization.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a focus on security and data privacy.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Python development, Generative AI, and relevant technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Generative AI solutions into existing systems that meet and exceed customer expectations.
Qualifications:
-Minimum of 3 years of relevant software engineering experience, including but not limited to Python (customer-facing experience strongly preferred).
- At least 1 year of practical experience leveraging Generative AI to build automation and agents; while no specific degree is required, a deep understanding of the required technical areas is essential.
- Strong prompt engineering skills and experience with Generative AI frameworks, along with expertise in delivering secure solutions on leading cloud infrastructures.
- Ability to Identify innovative ways to enhance customer impact by using Ask Sage, as well as to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills to own project execution from start to finish and adapt to meet customer needs.
- Must work from the customer location on a daily basis, with a willingness to travel as needed to meet customer objectives (50%).
- Department of Defense Secret or Top Secret clearance required
Screening Criteria:
- Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted, including verification of employment history, education credentials, and any criminal records. Any involvement in activities that may pose a risk to national security will also be checked.
- Security Clearance: The candidate is required to possess and maintain a Secret security clearance, depending on the project requirements.
- Fingerprinting: A fingerprinting process may be implemented for accurate identification and to assist in conducting background checks.
- Certification: Relevant technical certifications are a plus.
- U.S. Citizenship: The candidate must be a U.S. citizen due to DoD clearance requirements.
- Reference Checks: Thorough reference checks will be conducted to gather insights into the candidate's professional conduct, reliability, and trustworthiness.
- Personal Interviews: In-depth interviews will be conducted to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience related to Python development, Generative AI, and security best practices.
Why Join Ask Sage:
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology that is transforming the industry.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and initiative.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including 100% coverage for health plans, 401K, flexible PTO, and stock options.
- Chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success.
To apply for this position, send your resume and cover letter to
jobs@asksage.ai 
