Forward Deployed Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Cohere Full time

Forward Deployed Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist (Public Sector) Join to apply for the Forward Deployed Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist (Public Sector) role at Cohere Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Who are we? Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI. We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products. Join us on our mission and shape the future About North North is Cohere's cutting-edge AI workspace platform, designed to revolutionize the way enterprises utilize AI. It offers a secure and customizable environment, allowing companies to deploy AI while maintaining control over sensitive data. North integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, providing a trusted platform that connects AI agents with workplace tools and applications. Why This Role? This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how enterprises harness the power of AI in real-world applications. As a bridge between our core North product and our clients’ engineering teams, you’ll be at the forefront of solving complex problems and securely integrating AI into critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Our esteemed clients include industry leaders like RBC, Dell, and LG CNS. We are seeking engineers who deeply care about customers and want to work at the cutting edge of Agentic AI. In This Role, You Will Lead end-to-end deployment of North in private cloud and on-premises environments, including planning, configuration, testing, and rollout. Partner with enterprise IT teams to assess infrastructure, security requirements, and data management practices. Experiment at a high velocity and with a high level of quality to engage our customers and ultimately deliver solutions that exceed their expectations. Design and implement deployment strategies tailored to client needs, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards. Troubleshoot and resolve deployment‑related technical issues, providing timely solutions to minimize downtime. You May Be a Good Fit If Canadian citizenship and security clearance required. You have experience with and enjoy working directly with customers. You have experience deploying enterprise software in private/hybrid cloud environments. You have proven experience administering production Kubernetes clusters and expertise with Helm. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Git for version control. You have strong expertise in cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), networking, and virtualization. You excel in fast‑paced environments and can execute while priorities and objectives are a moving target. If some of the above doesn't line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs. Full‑Time Employees At Cohere Enjoy These Perks



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