Forward Deployed Engineer - Systems
Modal
About this role
Modal is a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company providing instant GPU access, containerization, and native storage solutions to simplify AI model training, deployment, and inference. The company supports numerous clients in moving AI workloads from prototype to production. It offers opportunities to join a dynamic team with a focus on innovation and growth in the AI space.
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About Modal
modal.comModal is a cutting-edge serverless platform designed for AI and data teams, enabling users to run CPU, GPU, and data-intensive compute tasks at scale. It offers seamless developer experiences with features like sub-second cold starts, instant autoscaling, and the flexibility to bring your own code for various machine learning tasks. With a recent funding boost, Modal is positioned to enhance its infrastructure capabilities for businesses focused on innovative AI solutions. The platform is tailored for developers seeking high-performance computing with minimal setup complexity.
Recent company news
SiliconANGLEModal Labs raises $80M to simplify cloud AI infrastructure with programmable building blocks
Sep 29, 2025
TechCrunchExclusive: AI inference startup Modal Labs in talks to raise at $2.5B valuation, sources say
1 month ago
The SaaS NewsModal Raises $87 Million in Series B
Oct 6, 2025
PYMNTS.comModal Labs Targets $2.5 Billion Valuation for AI Inference Work
1 month ago
Tech Funding NewsCan Modal Labs hit $2.5B as AI inference becomes the new infrastructure gold rush?
1 month ago
About Modal
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$100k – $300k
per year