Forward Deployed Engineer - Systems

About this role

Modal is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to collaborate directly with AI companies in designing and deploying large-scale production infrastructure on their platform. The role requires strong engineering skills and a customer-focused approach to solve complex technical challenges.

What you'll do

• Architect and deploy production workloads on Modal's platform
• Lead technical discussions with clients on cloud architecture
• Facilitate migration from existing cloud services to Modal's platform
• Work with product and sales teams to enhance platform features
• Build relationships with AI technical leaders
• Execute technical demonstrations and proof-of-concepts

What they're looking for

• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of distributed systems and data pipelines
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi)
• Strong communication skills
• Customer-focused problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to work in-person in specified cities