Cohere

Forward Deployed Engineer, Agentic Platform

Cohere4 weeks ago
Location

Toronto

Type

Full Time

Salary

CAD 140,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Forward Deployed Engineer

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Cohere is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer for their Agentic Platform team in Toronto, focusing on developing cutting-edge AI workspace solutions for enterprise clients. The role involves building autonomous agents, deploying AI platforms, and working closely with industry-leading customers to integrate advanced AI technologies across sensitive enterprise environments.

What you'll do

Product Development: Build and ship features for North, Cohere's AI workspace platform, focusing on enterprise-grade solutions
AI Agent Integration: Develop autonomous agents capable of securely interacting with sensitive enterprise data systems
Deployment Management: Lead end-to-end deployment of North in private cloud and on-premises environments, including comprehensive planning and execution
Customer Engagement: Work closely with enterprise clients to understand their AI integration needs and deliver high-quality solutions
Continuous Innovation: Experiment at high velocity to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that exceed customer expectations

What we look for

Technical

Python ProficiencyExtensive experience shipping Python in production environments
Full-Stack CapabilitiesAbility to work across different technology layers and understand complex systems

Education

Computer ScienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Enterprise AIProven experience in developing and deploying AI solutions in enterprise contexts
Deployment ExperienceDemonstrated ability to manage complex software deployments in diverse environments

Skills

Required skills

PythonExtensive production-level Python development experience
RAG ApplicationsExperience building and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications
Full-Stack DevelopmentStrong coding abilities across different technology layers
Enterprise AIUnderstanding of AI integration in enterprise environments

Nice to have

Cloud DeploymentExperience with private cloud and on-premises environment configurations
AI Agent DevelopmentBackground in creating autonomous AI agents
Customer EngagementProven track record of working directly with enterprise clients

Compensation & benefits

Salary

CAD 140,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage with additional mental health budget

Parental Leave

100% salary top-up for up to 6 months of parental leave

Personal Enrichment

Stipends for arts, culture, fitness, and workspace improvement

Flexible Work

Remote-flexible arrangement with co-working stipend and offices in multiple global locations

Vacation

Generous 6-week (30 working days) annual vacation policy

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess basic qualifications and cultural fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Comprehensive technical interview focusing on Python, AI development, and system design skills
  3. 3
    Customer Simulation Interview — Interview simulating customer engagement scenarios to evaluate problem-solving and communication skills
  4. 4
    Final Panel Interview — Meeting with team leads and potential colleagues to assess overall fit and advanced technical capabilities
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Cohere

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Cohere is a leading enterprise AI company focused on building powerful large language models (LLMs) and tools for businesses. The company's mission is to empower enterprises to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into their products and operations, making AI accessible and practical for real-world applications. Cohere offers a range of APIs that allow developers and organizations to harness generative AI for tasks such as text generation, summarization, intelligent search, and conversation. They operate within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence software market, serving a diverse global clientele.

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2019cohere.com

Tech Stack

Languages
Python
Frameworks
RAG Frameworks
Databases
Enterprise Databases
Tools
AI Deployment Tools
Other
Enterprise AI Platforms
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