Software Engineer (Forward Deployed)

About the role

Invisible is an applied AI research company that builds the platform infrastructure for AI in production at scale. As a Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you work directly with clients and internal delivery teams to build and deploy AI-powered solutions, owning projects end-to-end from scoping ambiguous problems to deploying scalable systems. This is a hybrid role combining AI engineering, software building and technical consulting, based in London.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery leaders to scope technical solutions to operational problems
• Identify workflow optimizations through deep engagement with customer problems and build stable, scalable solutions
• Design and implement AI-powered workflows using LLMs, embedding models, retrieval systems and automation tools
• Turn messy real-world constraints such as inconsistent data and latency requirements into engineering solutions
• Iterate quickly based on real-time feedback from operators and clients
• Build reusable tooling and infrastructure that speeds future deployments

Required profile

• Hands-on experience in software engineering or ML engineering, through professional roles, internships or coursework/research projects
• Experience building usable systems from messy data and ambiguous requirements
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical decisions to delivery teams and client stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort in fast-moving, unstructured environments
• Willingness to be on-call for customers and to travel for on-site client engagements
• Able to work from the office a few days per week, depending on team needs

Required skills

• Strong Python
• Familiarity with PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain or OpenAI APIs
• Data pipelines, APIs and production deployment (Docker, FastAPI, GCP/AWS)

What we offer

• Annual salary range of £57,000 to £132,000 depending on level
• Bonus and equity included in full-time, non-commission offers