Head of Forward Deployed Engineering
About this role
Snorkel AI is seeking a Head of Forward Deployed Engineering for a hybrid role located in New York City or San Francisco. This position is ideal for an experienced technical leader who thrives at the intersection of customer engagement, machine learning, and data engineering.
Role Overview
In this role, you will build and lead the forward-deployed engineering team, collaborating directly with major labs and enterprises to scope, build, and deliver high-quality datasets for critical AI initiatives. You will act as a foundational member, designing innovative machine learning approaches to enhance human-in-the-loop techniques and improve the efficiency of data generation and review processes. This position bridges data engineering, machine learning, operations, and customer engagement, requiring both strategic leadership and hands-on contributions.
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Salary and Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $268,800 to $403,200 per year. This position may also be eligible for benefits, variable compensation, and equity, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
About the Company
Founded out of the Stanford AI Lab in 2019, Snorkel AI is the frontier AI data lab that helps teams build the data and environments behind high-performing frontier and agentic AI. The company combines technology with research-driven AI data development to create datasets, benchmarks, evaluations, and custom solutions for real-world AI systems.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this opportunity should visit the official Snorkel AI careers page to submit an application.
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What locations is this role available in?
This hybrid role is available in New York City, NY, and San Francisco, CA.
What is the salary range for the Head of Forward Deployed Engineering?
The base salary range is $268,800 to $403,200 USD per year, with potential eligibility for benefits, variable compensation, and equity.
How many years of experience are required?
Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in applied data or machine learning engineering, including 5+ years leading technical teams in a hands-on management capacity.
What technical skills are necessary for this position?
Required technical skills include practical experience with language model workflows, Python, SQL, and data tooling such as pandas, Plotly, Streamlit, and Dash.
What background does Snorkel AI have?
Snorkel AI was founded out of the Stanford AI Lab in 2019 and focuses on research-driven AI data development for frontier and agentic AI systems.