Forward Deployed Engineer at Nebius

Why work at Nebius Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field. Where we work Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team. The role This is a full-time, on-site role for a Forward Deployed Engineer based in our New York office. We’re looking for a technically exceptional engineer who’s excited to work directly with our customers and partners to design, prototype, and deploy integrations of Tavily’s API into real-world agentic systems. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll be embedded with strategic partners and high-value customers — playing a critical role in both pre-sales and post-deployment success. You’ll help build RAG pipelines, production-grade applications, and industry-specific GenAI use cases built on Tavily. You’ll operate across the customer lifecycle — from early discovery and solution design to scaling usage and identifying new opportunities. You’ll bridge product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and customer success. About Tavily We're building the infrastructure layer for agentic web interaction at scale. Our API is designed from the ground up to power Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and real-time reasoning in AI systems. By connecting LLMs to high-quality, trustworthy web content, we help developers build agents that are not only intelligent — but also informed. We work with some of the most innovative teams in AI — from small startups shaping the ecosystem to the largest enterprises deploying AI at scale. Whether it’s powering sales assistants, research copilots, or internal knowledge tools, we’re the missing link between LLMs and the real world. Your responsibilities will include: • Work directly with customers to understand their use cases and build custom integrations using Tavily’s API • Participate in pre-sales efforts, including sales calls, technical discovery, and proof-of-concept scoping • Design and implement prototypes, proofs of concept, and production-ready systems alongside client teams • Monitor API usage patterns and recommend improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and coverage • Collaborate with internal teams to influence roadmap priorities based on customer needs and recurring technical challenges • Build reusable technical content including documentation, reference architectures, internal tools, and templates to scale future deployments • Represent Tavily in customer conversations, architecture reviews, post-deployment tracking, and partner-facing technical engagements We expect you to have: • 3+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in a customer-facing, consulting, or partner-focused role at a large company (e.g., Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer) • Obsession with AI ecosystem - strong engineering skills and experience working with the modern agent stack • Deep understanding of agent architectures, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LLMs, context engineering, and • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working directly with technical stakeholders at enterprises and partners • Fast learner, highly autonomous, and excited to work in a fast-paced startup environment • Based in New York City, Austin, SF, or willing to relocate Key employee benefits: • Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and families • 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting • Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers • Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet • Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage Compensation We offer competitive salaries, ranging from 225k - 265k OTE (On Target Earnings) based on your experience. What we offer • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. • Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius. • Flexible working arrangements. • A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation. We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!