Forward Deployed Engineer
Worlds
Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer
Location: Plano, TX or Hybrid
Company: Worlds Enterprises
About Worlds:
Worlds, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is at the forefront of developing and deploying Artificial Intelligence for the physical world. The Worlds AI platform is an end-to-end solution for creating applications that analyze live streaming video from a range of camera types. These systems are powered by our industry leading AI models for object detection. Our clients are using Worlds to solve new and emerging use cases that increase responsiveness and automation in their environment. Our clients are predominately Fortune 2000 and government.
Our company is a team of builders who enjoy being part of a vibrant start-up culture and share a passion for learning and helping our customers create new and innovative solutions. Learn more about us at worlds.io and LinkedIn.
Job Description:
The Forward Deployed Engineer is primarily responsible for development and delivery of customer-specific integrations with the Worlds AI platform. Forward Deployed Engineers create customized solutions using third-party tools for analytics/reporting, data transformation, business rules, and event notification. This role combines technical expertise applied to delivery of customer value across diverse industries.
Responsibilities:
- Client Management: Work directly with clients to understand their business challenges and define technical requirements.
- Business Impact: Drive value early to customers and ensure measurable ROI through an iterative approach.
- Project Management: Manage multiple concurrent client projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
- Collaboration: Work with Solutions Architecture, Customer Success and client contacts to execute project requirements and objectives.
- Rapid Prototyping & Customization: Build custom applications, dashboards, or integrations to existing customer software platforms as needed.
- Testing and validation: Collaboration with Solutions Architects and clients as needed to validate effectiveness of projects and ensure delivery of value.
- Proficiency with the Worlds Platform: This role will complete administrator training to ensure required understanding of Worlds systems and an ability to advise client teams to successful project design and delivery.
- Reporting: Weekly project updates will be provided to client assigned project managers to update stakeholders on project status.
- Documentation: Ensure proper documentation of processes, standards, and project deliverables, establishing repeatable best-practices and sharing insights gained from client engagements.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in software development such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Integration Expertise: Hands-on experience with APIs, web services, and third-party integration tools.
- Workflow Automation Tools: Experience with no-code workflow automation platforms. (e.g. Zapier, Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft Power Platform)
- Data Handling: Proficiency in working with data formats like JSON, XML, and CSV.
- Database Knowledge: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Reporting & Analytics: Familiarity with analytics platforms and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
- Cloud Technologies: Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and deployment tools.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, customers and sales.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and comfort working directly with clients to understand and address their needs.
- Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Custom Solutions Development: Proven track record of creating tailored software solutions for clients.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- AI/ML Experience: Prior experience with artificial intelligence or machine learning applications.
- Video Analytics: Background in computer vision or video processing technologies.
- Cross-Industry Background: Experience across multiple industry verticals.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about building innovative solutions and eager to showcase the transformative potential of AI in diverse industries.
Perks and Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums for employees and dependents.
- Comprehensive benefits including dental, vision, 401k, and disability.
- Flexible workplace environment that includes remote and work-from-home options.
- Employee stock options.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to careers@worlds.io
Join us at Worlds and help shape the future of AI for the physical world!