Understand how our FDE pods embed, integrate, and execute. We align strategic value mapping with production engineering to ship high-impact integrations.
Our engagements follow a structured progression, moving from strategic alignment to embedded build pods.
Led by the Principal, AI Value Creation (8-15 yrs exp). We audit existing target PoCs, run C-suite workshops, and diagnose commercial value leakage over a rapid 2-4 week window.
Led by the AI Solutions Architect (5+ yrs exp). We map data schemas, design API check guardrails, and prepare the target production transition blueprint.
Led by the FDPM (4-8 yrs exp) embedding 2-3 FDEs directly in your repos. We replace brittle prototypes with production-grade caching, vector search, and model routing.
The incoming owner pairs with the pod and accepts the code, architecture record, evaluation evidence, runbooks, open-risk register, and prioritized backlog.
We hire for high-ownership, low-ego, and deep production experience. Inspect the guidelines we use to build our FDE roster.
| Role Family | Experience Bar | Core Skillsets Required | Candidate Archetype | Bonus Signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Value Creation Principal | 8 - 15 Years | Commercial strategy, C-suite advisory, private equity diligence, value mapping. | Former strategy consulting leaders, enterprise tech sales, or PE advisors. | MBA, AI advisory track record |
| AI Solutions Architect | 5+ Years | Technical scoping, interface discovery, roadmapping, wireframing. | Former Solutions Engineers, Deployment Strategists, or tech leads. | Rapid prototyping, API scoping |
| Forward Deployed PM (FDPM) | 4 - 8 Years | Delivery execution, workflow mapping, PRD management, rollout tracking. | Technical PMs, implementation consultants, or client delivery leads. | Change management, SQL competency |
| Staff Software Engineer | 8+ Years | 75% deep coding / 25% client engineering. Core serving, pipeline tuning, indexing. | Elite system engineers, platform tech leads, or former startup founders. | OSS contributions, serving frameworks |
| Senior Software Engineer | 4+ Years | High-ownership fullstack building, API integration, data migrations, testing. | Fast applied-AI builders, full-stack developers, or open-source contributors. | Production AI deployments, evals |
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