runpod - Forward Deployed Engineer US

• You’ll play a key role in solving technical challenges, shaping the customer experience, and driving product improvements. By building strong customer relationships and collaborating across teams, your contributions will directly enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the success of Runpod. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field) or equivalent professional experience. • 3+ years of professional experience in software development. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment. • Familiarity with applied AI use cases such as inference, fine-tuning, LLM-based applications, or agentic systems. • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. • Located in US in the PST region • Successful completion of a background check. • Knowledge of various operating systems (Linux/Ubuntu), containerization (Docker), SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases (MongoDB), and an understanding of data center components such as server hardware and network operations, as well as familiarity with common network protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, and DNS. • Proficiency in deploying and managing AI/ML models as services or APIs, along with a deep understanding of machine learning models, including their training, inference, and deployment processes on Runpod platforms. • Ability to write and execute scripts, queries, or commands, and the ability to read and understand code, logs, errors, or traces. • What You’ll Receive: • The competitive base pay for this position ranges from 100,000- 180,000 usd .This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Runpod and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location • Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company- everyone on the team receives stock options — your impact drives our growth, and you share in the upside. • Flexible PTO- take the time you need to recharge • Most roles are remote work first with an inclusive, collaborative teams utilizing slack as the main form of internal communication • Join a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI infrastructure — where culture, learning, and ownership are at the heart of how we scale. • $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend- We set you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace