Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Development Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (AI) - #4883

The Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Development Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an experienced software engineer responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and supporting AI-enabled software applications, machine learning solutions, and enterprise software platforms. Working under the guidance of senior technical leaders, this role contributes to the development of scalable, secure, and maintainable AI solutions that support GRAIL's scientific, clinical, laboratory, commercial, and enterprise initiatives.

The Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Development Engineer partners with Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Management, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Laboratory Operations, Finance, Legal, People, and other cross-functional teams to develop innovative AI-powered solutions while ensuring software quality, operational reliability, and compliance with applicable standards. This role is expected to demonstrate technical ownership within assigned areas while continuing to develop expertise in AI engineering, software architecture, and cloud-native technologies.

This role is based in Menlo Park, California, and will move to Sunnyvale, California in Fall 2026. It offers a flexible work arrangement, with the ability to work from GRAIL's office or from home. Our current flexible work arrangement policy requires that a minimum of 60%, or 24 hours, of your total work week be on-site. Your specific schedule, determined in collaboration with your manager, will align with team and business needs and could exceed the 60% requirement for the site. At our Menlo Park campus, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the key days where we encourage on-site presence to engage in events and on-site activities. We may also consider candidates in Durham NC but the bay area is preferred.

Please note, we have two internal roles open

 

 

Standard office or hybrid work environment depending on company policy.

Frequent use of software development environments, AI/ML frameworks, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, and engineering systems.

May occasionally support production incidents, software releases, or project deadlines outside normal business hours.

Works independently on assigned projects while receiving guidance and technical direction from senior engineers and engineering leadership.

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is $99-121k in Menlo Park, CA and $86K-$105K in Durham NC. 

This role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including an annual bonus and/or incentives, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and Company discretion. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for GRAIL’s comprehensive and competitive benefits package, offered in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. This package currently includes flexible time-off or vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and carefully selected mindfulness programs.

GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, , or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, GRAIL will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.

GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace. We welcome job-seekers from all backgrounds to join us!