Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), Life Sciences - NYC

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at OpenAI is responsible for leading the end-to-end deployment of AI models within life sciences organizations, from research development to operational workflows. This role includes discovery, technical scoping, system design, and integration, while partnering with customer engineering teams to ensure successful production adoption and measurable workflow impact. The FDE also develops production systems in sensitive data environments, establishes performance metrics, and iterates on system quality based on evaluation feedback. A strong background in software or ML engineering with experience in biopharma or clinical research is essential for this position.