Forward Deployed ML Engineer

<p><strong>Company Description:</strong></p> <p>HOPPR is at the forefront of innovation in medical imaging, developing the first multimodal AI foundation model. Our deep learning platform, unique for its proprietary privacy-compliant trust architecture, integrates diverse data sources with cutting-edge AI/ML development. HOPPR is co-founded by Dr. Khan Siddiqui, a visionary leader with a prolific background including founding higi, former roles at Hyperfine (NASDAQ:HYPR), and Microsoft.</p> <p><strong>Role Description:</strong></p> <p class="p1">The Forward Deployed ML Engineer (FDE) will support HOPPR partners in integrating machine learning foundation models into their radiological clinical software, assisting with model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and pre-sales activities such as delivering demos. This position is a client-facing role that involves interacting with existing and potential customers on a regular basis. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, client engagement, and strong collaboration and communication skills to ensure successful implementation and optimal outcomes. At HOPPR, Forward Deployed ML Engineers don’t just write code—they change how medicine is practiced.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Role Overview:</strong>  As a Forward Deployed ML Engineer (FDE) at HOPPR, you will operate at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world clinical impact. FDEs at HOPPR are embedded with customers and partners to design, implement, and deliver solutions that bridge our platform with their workflows. You will act as both a builder and a translator—understanding customer challenges, configuring HOPPR’s platform, and writing code to deploy AI in high-stakes healthcare environments.</p> <p class="p1">This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving ambiguous problems, working closely with end-users, and deploying systems that directly shape how medicine is practiced.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>Product Engineering</p> <ul> <li>Work side-by-side with clinical, research, and industry partners to understand their imaging AI challenges.</li> <li>Translate clinical workflows and regulatory requirements into technical specifications.</li> <li>Serve as the technical face of HOPPR during deployments.</li> </ul> <p>Solution Development</p> <ul> <li>Build and customize pipelines to support AI model fine-tuning, validation, and deployment.</li> <li>Write production-grade code to integrate APIs, data pipelines, and ML models into customer systems.</li> <li>Prototype rapidly while ensuring scalability and complianc