Scope the challenge
Discuss your system, roadmap, team and technical outcomes.
SPECIALIZED AI ENGINEERING TALENT
Build what's next.
With engineers
who can deliver.
Embedded Forward Deployed, Data, Applied AI and Agentic AI Engineers for ambitious product and engineering teams. Your roadmap. Your team. The technical depth to move forward.
BUILT FOR PRODUCTION, NOT JUST PROTOTYPES
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01 / WHAT WE DO
AI ambition is common.
Engineering execution isn't.
Production AI needs more than model access. It needs systems thinkers who understand data, integrations, security, orchestration and the tradeoffs of operating software at scale. We focus on finding the specialists who can do that work alongside your existing team.
02 / SPECIALIZED TALENTFour disciplines.
Four disciplines.
One engineering standard.
Recruit for the real work in your architecture—not a list of fashionable framework names.
View all AI engineering roles ↗ 01Forward Deployed EngineersEnterprise implementation · Integrations · Technical deliveryBridge the gap between advanced products and real customer environments.↗ 02Data EngineersData platforms · Pipelines · Data reliabilityBuild the governed, trustworthy foundations that make AI possible.↗ 03Applied AI EngineersLLM applications · RAG · EvaluationBring AI-powered applications from validation into everyday use.↗ 04Agentic AI EngineersAgent workflows · Orchestration · Production controlsEngineer reliable, observable agents with the right boundaries.↗
03 / THE AXIE MODELThey work with you.
They work with you.
Not around you.
Our embedded staffing approach is designed for teams that want clear engineering ownership. You lead the technical direction. We help you identify and engage the talent required to execute it.
How our model works ↗01
Integrated into your workflows
Engineers collaborate in your development tools, rituals, delivery priorities and codebases.
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Evaluated for the actual problem
Technical depth, system design and real-world ownership shape each role-specific evaluation.
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Built around lasting capability
Go beyond individual tasks by defining responsibilities, knowledge transfer and continuity early.
04 / ENGINEERING DEPTHBeyond the demo.
Beyond the demo.
Ready for the real world.
01 / DATA
Reliable foundations.
Pipeline resilience, data quality, model context and architecture that holds up under real usage.
02 / SYSTEMS
Responsible autonomy.
Tool permissions, state management, bounded actions, retries and human decision points.
03 / DELIVERY
Operational confidence.
Evaluations, observability, incident response, performance and secure rollout strategies.
05 / GETTING STARTEDA straightforward path
A straightforward path
to the right engineer.
Start with your engineering challenge. The right job title and hiring requirements follow.
Explore engagement options ↗Define the profile
Align on seniority, skills, collaboration and technical evaluation.
Assess the fit
Evaluate relevant engineering depth and practical compatibility.
Embed & deliver
Agree onboarding, ownership, security and working expectations.
06 / ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVESBetter questions.
Better questions.
Better teams.
Practical ideas to help engineering leaders make better decisions about hiring AI talent and shipping AI products.
Read our insights ↗07 / COMMON QUESTIONSClarity before
Clarity before
the first call.
Answers about how our embedded model works and what prospective partners can expect.
All frequently asked questions ↗What is an embedded AI engineer?+
An embedded AI engineer works inside your existing engineering workflow and helps deliver AI-related projects using your technical priorities, tools and standards.
Who manages the engineer's technical work?+
Your engineering organization sets product direction, prioritizes tasks and oversees delivery. Specific responsibilities and employment arrangements are agreed during engagement scoping.
Which roles can Axie help us hire?+
Axie focuses on Forward Deployed Engineers, Data Engineers, Applied AI Engineers and Agentic AI Engineers, with scope defined around the production systems you need.
Can we review engineering candidates before engagement?+
Candidate evaluation and selection expectations can be defined with your team, including relevant technical assessments and interviews.
ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT & SUPPLIER ONBOARDING
Building your preferred supplier network? We can discuss Axie’s company information, commercial requirements and onboarding documentation.
Supplier information ↗LET'S TALK ENGINEERINGBuild the team
Build the team
your roadmap needs.
Tell us what you are building, where your team needs specialist capacity, and what success should look like.
Start a conversation ↗DIRECT, PRACTICAL, ENGINEER-TO-ENGINEER.