Forward Deployed Engineer at Ideogram

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Generative Media, Graphic Design, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

A track record of successfully developing and deploying AI projects and prototypes
Proficiency in Python and a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and API integration. Capable of building, deploying, and debugging API endpoints
Technical aptitude to understand the parameters of our image generation models and their downstream applications
Experience working directly with customers in a technical capacity, whether through professional roles or personal projects
Excellent communication and problem solving skills, with an ability to think from first principles and collaborate to overcome obstacles
Ability to break down open-ended, complex projects and take end to end ownership of them
Willingness and ability to travel for on-site engagements with customers around the world
Nice to Haves: Experience with deploying and running open source models on cloud VMs
Nice to Haves: 2+ years of experience in a Software Engineering/ML Engineering role
Nice to Haves: Excitement for generative AI and how it can transform creativity and design

Responsibilities

Prototype and Workflow Development: Design, build, and rapidly iterate on prototypes and workflows using Python, our APIs, and open source models to ship bespoke solutions for customers with unique requirements
Direct Customer Engagement: Work closely with customer teams to understand their challenges and optimize their use of Ideogram's models
Optimization and Experimentation: Push the boundaries of what's possible with image generation via prompt engineering, dataset curation and refinement, model fine-tuning, and other innovative research and engineering ideas
Connecting Product and Customer: Translate customer feedback and insights into actionable product ideas, developer tools, and enhanced APIs, accelerating progress for all
Establishing Repeatable Processes: Build reusable internal assets, including sample applications, demo frameworks, and technical documentation, to streamline and strengthen future integrations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonAPIsGenerative AIPrototypingWorkflow DevelopmentDiffusion ModelsCustomer IntegrationOpen Source Models

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

The position is hybrid.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Forward Deployed Engineer role?

Candidates need a track record of developing and deploying AI projects and prototypes, proficiency in Python with understanding of data structures, algorithms, and API integration, and technical aptitude for image generation models. Experience building, deploying, and debugging API endpoints and working directly with customers is also essential.

What is the company culture like at Ideogram?

Ideogram has a flat team with a culture of high ownership, collaboration, and mentorship.

What makes a strong candidate for this Forward Deployed Engineer position?

Strong candidates have a proven track record of successfully developing and deploying AI projects and prototypes, along with direct customer engagement experience.

Ideogram

Generates images from user ideas using AI

About Ideogram

Ideogram.ai is an AI platform that transforms user ideas into visually appealing images almost instantly. It uses generative AI technology to make creative expression accessible to a wide audience, including individual creators, artists, and businesses looking to improve their visual content. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for premium features and subscriptions. This approach allows Ideogram.ai to generate revenue by providing advanced functionalities and enhanced experiences for paying users. What sets Ideogram.ai apart from its competitors is its ability to deliver high-quality images quickly and efficiently, catering to the growing demand for easy and fast creative solutions.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$93.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Flux 1.1 Pro's superior speed and quality threaten Ideogram's market position.

Open-source models like Flux offer high-quality alternatives, increasing competition.

Google's Gemini project may surpass Ideogram in creating realistic AI-generated visuals.

Differentiation

Ideogram offers seamless text-to-image conversion, enhancing creative expression for diverse users.

The platform's freemium model attracts a wide audience, from individuals to businesses.

Ideogram 2.0 excels in text rendering, a key challenge in AI image generation.

Upsides

Ideogram's bulk image generation tool streamlines creative processes for users.

The new Ideogram Tile feature expands design possibilities with seamless pattern creation.

Ideogram's $80 million funding boosts its capacity for innovation and market expansion.

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