AI Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Adaptive

Massapequa, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

  • A degree in computer science, or demonstrated experience in software engineering / machine learning
  • 4–8+ years in a pre-sales, solutions engineering, or technical consulting role, ideally in AI/ML or enterprise software
  • Hands-on experience with data science, machine learning, or NLP; ability to fine-tune or adapt models is a plus
  • Strong programming skills, with Python required and TypeScript preferred, from quick prototyping to proof-of-concept deployments
  • Exceptional communication skills—able to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for generative AI, with a passion for building demos and real-world applications
  • Empathy, humility, and a collaborative spirit when working with both customers and teammates

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales to engage with prospects, uncovering business challenges and mapping them to Adaptive ML solutions
  • Design and deliver compelling technical demos, tailored to specific customer use cases
  • Lead and manage proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilots, ensuring technical success and clear business outcomes
  • Build prototype pipelines and fine-tuned LLMs using Adaptive Engine to showcase production-ready solutions
  • Translate technical requirements into custom proposals, suggested architectures, and recommendations for customer deployments
  • Collaborate with our research and product teams to influence roadmap priorities based on customer feedback
  • Represent Adaptive ML at conferences, webinars, and industry events with technical authority

Skills

Reinforcement Learning
LLMs
Fine-tuning
Synthetic Data
Machine Learning
Proof of Concepts
Technical Demos
AI Engineering

Adaptive

Financial management platform for construction businesses

About Adaptive

Adaptive.build offers a financial management platform designed for the construction industry, featuring automated bookkeeping, cash flow management, vendor compliance, and real-time budgeting integrated with Quickbooks. It helps builders and remodelers manage job costs, maximize profits, and gain project visibility by simplifying tasks like bill payments and budget tracking. Unlike competitors, Adaptive.build focuses specifically on the unique financial challenges of construction projects, providing a comprehensive solution that saves time and improves accuracy. The company's goal is to enhance financial performance for its users through efficient management tools, operating on a subscription model.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$25.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consulting, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Equity compensation
401k match

Risks

Procore Technologies' FedRAMP authorization could threaten Adaptive's market share.
The slow payment cycle in construction may impact Adaptive's financial stability.
Reliance on Quickbooks integration poses risks if service disruptions occur.

Differentiation

Adaptive offers automated bookkeeping and cash flow management for construction businesses.
The platform integrates with Quickbooks for streamlined financial operations.
Adaptive allows users to create a draw with cost backup in under a minute.

Upsides

Adaptive closed a $19M Series A to enhance construction finance with AI.
The platform addresses slow payments, a $273 billion issue in construction.
Integration with AI tools can improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy.

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