AI Solutions Engineer
About the Role
As an AI Solutions Engineer at Doubleword, you’ll work directly with clients to design, architect, and implement cutting-edge AI solutions. This role combines technical expertise with client-facing skills and a passion for solving complex problems with AI. You’ll leverage open-source and self-hosted Large Language Models (LLMs) to build bespoke solutions that create significant value for customers, while making a big impact at an early-stage startup.
Key Responsibilities
● Partner with clients throughout the engagement lifecycle, from pre-sales scoping to post-deployment improvements.
● Translate business requirements into actionable technical plans, and help negotiate scope and identify opportunities for AI integrations.
● Design and develop end-to-end AI applications (primarily in Python), with a focus on:
○ Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Systems combining retrieval with generative AI for accuracy and relevance.
○ AI Agents: Intelligent agents for task automation, decision-making, and system interactions.
○ Document Intelligence: Extracting and analyzing information from unstructured documents.
○ Custom AI Applications: Tailored AI-powered solutions for client-specific needs.
● Build interactive demos and proof-of-concept prototypes to showcase value.
● Create technical content (blogs, case studies, whitepapers) to share best practices and thought leadership.
● Represent Doubleword at conferences, webinars, and events with engaging presentations.
● Act as a technical mentor for client teams to enable adoption of AI technologies.
● Experiment with the latest LLMs, frameworks, and methodologies to advance both client solutions and your skillset.
● Provide expert-level support for deployed AI solutions to ensure reliability and performance.
● Serve as an internal bridge between product, engineering, clients, and commercial teams.
What You’ll Bring
Technical Skills
● 3–5 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role (Solutions Engineering, Consulting, Forward Deployed Engineering).
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or a related field. ● Strong proficiency in Python (or similar scripting language).
● Familiarity with deploying distributed applications (Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, or similar).
● Experience developing AI-powered systems such as RAG, agents, or custom LLM applications.
● Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI-related services.
Soft Skills
● Comfortable in client-facing settings, gathering business requirements and translating them into solutions.
● Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
● A self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
● Track record of building strong client relationships, managing expectations, and delivering results.
● Adaptability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving technologies.
Why Join Us?
At Doubleword, our mission is to empower organizations to unlock the full potential of AI by enabling them to build and deploy more valuable AI applications.
As part of our team, you’ll:
● Shape the future of AI: Work on cutting-edge technologies with ownership over projects.
● See your impact: Collaborate directly with clients and witness tangible results.
● Grow with us: Join an early-stage startup with exceptional opportunities for career growth and leadership.
● Be part of a great team: Work alongside curious, collaborative, and passionate people.
● Travel internationally: Join quarterly trips to London to connect with the team, clients, and industry events.
If you’re an AI engineer passionate about solving real-world problems with innovative solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please send your CV to amanda.milberg@doubleword.ai