AI Staffing · Core AI engineering
Hire a Forward Deployed AI Engineer.
Embeds with your business or customer teams to find the real problem, prototype fast on real data and integrate AI into existing systems — engineering plus consulting.
In short
AI Anytime Business places vetted Forward Deployed AI Engineers on our payroll and into your team within ten days. Embeds with your business or customer teams to find the real problem, prototype fast on real data and integrate AI into existing systems — engineering plus consulting. Rates: mid $48/hour ($6,900/month full-time), senior $68/hour ($9,800/month full-time), lead $88/hour ($12,650/month full-time) — USD, exclusive of tax.
What they do
- Runs discovery with users and stakeholders
- Prototypes AI solutions in days on real data
- Integrates with enterprise systems, SSO and data
- Drives adoption and hands over to production
Skills & stack
When to hire
AI projects stall between pilot and production, or customers need hands-on AI delivery.
Forward Deployed AI Engineer rates
| Role | Junior0–2 yrs | Mid3–5 yrs | Senior6–10 yrs | Lead10+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Deployed AI Engineer | — | $48/hr$6,900/mo | $68/hr$9,800/mo | $88/hr$12,650/mo |
USD, Global tier · Nearshore +40% · Onshore +250% · exclusive of tax (18% GST for Indian clients; exports zero-rated under LUT).
How much does it cost to hire a Forward Deployed AI Engineer?
Through AI Anytime Business, a Forward Deployed AI Engineer costs mid $48/hour ($6,900/month full-time), senior $68/hour ($9,800/month full-time), lead $88/hour ($12,650/month full-time) — USD, exclusive of tax. These are Global-tier rates; Nearshore delivery adds 40% and Onshore adds 250% per seat.
What does a Forward Deployed AI Engineer do?
Embeds with your business or customer teams to find the real problem, prototype fast on real data and integrate AI into existing systems — engineering plus consulting. Typical work: runs discovery with users and stakeholders; prototypes ai solutions in days on real data; integrates with enterprise systems, sso and data; drives adoption and hands over to production.
How quickly can a Forward Deployed AI Engineer start?
Usually within ten days: a 45-minute scoping call, a named proposal with a fit rationale in 48 hours, interviews by day 5 and first commit by day 10. Shortlists arrive within five days.
Is the Forward Deployed AI Engineer a contractor or an employee?
They are on AI Anytime's payroll. Contracts, payroll tax, benefits, paid leave, laptop, tooling and compliance are covered by us, and you are never billed for leave. Full IP is assigned to you.
What if the Forward Deployed AI Engineer isn't the right fit?
Every engagement starts with a two-week risk-free trial, and a scored replacement starts within five business days if needed.
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Hire a Forward Deployed AI Engineer
A named proposal in 48 hours.
Tell us the outcome and your timeline. We'll come back with named people, a fit rationale and a price.