Director, Field Engineering

About Us:

webAI is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by establishing the first distributed AI infrastructure dedicated to personalized AI. We recognize the evolving demands of a data-driven society for scalability and flexibility, and we firmly believe that the future of AI lies in distributed processing at the edge, bringing computation closer to the source of data generation. Our mission is to build a future where a company's valuable data and intellectual property remain entirely private, enabling the deployment of large-scale AI models directly on standard consumer hardware without compromising the information embedded within those models. We are developing an end-to-end platform that is secure, scalable, and fully under the control of our users, empowering enterprises with AI that understands their unique business. We are a team driven by truth, ownership, tenacity, and humility, and we seek individuals who resonate with these core values and are passionate about shaping the next generation of AI.

About the Role:

This person will lead a highly skilled team of engineers who work directly with our most strategic customers to deploy, configure and integrate our technology into complex environments. Sitting at the intersection of engineering, product and customer success, you’ll play a critical role in bridging the gap between what we build and how it’s delivered. You’ll shape deployment strategy, drive technical excellence, and ensure we consistently deliver high-impact solutions that meet real-world customer needs. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in dynamic, customer-facing environments and is passionate about scaling both people and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team, ensuring effective collaboration between engineering and client-facing functions.

- Oversee project scoping, deployment, and customization of core technology at customer sites or in virt...