Remote; San Francisco Hybrid Full-time USD 120,000 – 160,000 / year

Tread is hiring an AI Native Forward Deployed Engineer

About the Role

This role involves working directly with customers to implement, adapt, and support AI-powered systems in production settings, bridging technical development with client-specific needs.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy AI-based software solutions at customer sites
  • Collaborate with clients to understand operational workflows
  • Customize AI models to meet specific business requirements
  • Troubleshoot integration issues across platforms
  • Translate technical capabilities into client benefits
  • Work with engineering teams to relay field feedback
  • Support data pipeline configuration for AI systems
  • Ensure deployed systems meet performance standards
  • Assist in defining success metrics for AI implementations
  • Document technical configurations and client setups
  • Lead onboarding sessions for new deployments
  • Monitor system performance post-deployment
  • Coordinate updates and version upgrades with clients
  • Gather requirements for edge case handling
  • Provide input on product roadmap based on field experience
  • Maintain secure and compliant deployment practices
  • Diagnose real-time model inference issues
  • Partner with data scientists on model tuning
  • Optimize AI system behavior in live environments
  • Communicate technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a technical discipline
  • Prior experience in AI or machine learning startups
  • Hands-on work with large language models
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes or orchestration tools
  • Experience in pre-sales engineering roles
  • Familiarity with DevOps culture
  • Client-facing technical role experience
  • Background in industrial or operational domains

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and benefits

Work Arrangement

Hybrid or remote with team collaboration expectations

Team

Part of an engineering team building AI-driven enterprise solutions

Why This Role Matters

AI systems require more than just development—they need real-world adaptation. This role ensures AI solutions work effectively in diverse operational contexts, making a tangible impact on how businesses use intelligent technology.

What to Expect

You’ll spend time both in the field and in the office, working hands-on with clients and internal teams. Expect fast-paced problem solving, direct client interaction, and the chance to shape how AI is applied in practice.

Available for qualified candidates

About company
Tread

Tread modernizes construction materials logistics by unifying order management, dispatch, and billing in one seamless platform.

Designed for bulk haulers, material producers, and construction teams, Tread streamlines operations with digital workflows for dispatching, tracking, ticketing, and timesheets. The platform reduces reliance on paper, eliminates manual data entry, and accelerates billing cycles.

With mobile and web applications, Tread enables real-time visibility into trucking operations, driver schedules, and load tracking. It integrates with scale systems and construction project software to provide full control and reporting capabilities across fleets of any size.

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Posted 2 months ago