Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE)
Core
Technical bridge between core engineering teams and enterprise clients, implementing advanced software, data platforms, and AI-driven solutions in complex production environments.
Role type
Senior IC Forward Deployment Engineer (Systems Integration & Backend)
Builds
Production-grade integrations, APIs, data pipelines, and custom software solutions for enterprise clients
Domain
Enterprise software, Cloud infrastructure, Data engineering, AI-driven solutions
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend engineering (Python, Node.js, Java), RESTful API design, Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), Database migrations, Distributed system debugging, Rapid prototyping, Technical stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience with complex client environments, High-pressure problem solving
Technologies
Python, Node.js, Java, AWS, GCP, Azure, RESTful APIs
Responsibilities
Lead technical onboarding, implementation, configuration, and integration for enterprise clients; Develop production-ready code to bridge functional gaps; Build and configure integrations, APIs, and data pipelines; Investigate and resolve complex integration issues and performance challenges; Collaborate with client engineering and architecture teams; Prototype and test technical solutions; Translate deployment challenges into actionable engineering feedback
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC