Head of Forward Deployed Engineering
Core
Lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to embed with strategic enterprise customers, build production systems, and operationalize Replit's AI-native software development platform.
Role type
Senior leadership, hands-on IC (Head of Forward Deployed Engineering)
Builds
Production systems, AI-native workflows, and reusable platform capabilities for enterprise customers
Domain
Developer tools, Applied AI, Enterprise software adoption
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering leadership, Forward Deployed Engineering experience, Applied AI expertise, Technical judgment, Product instincts, Systems thinking, Ambiguity tolerance, Customer leadership
Preferred skills
AI agents, LLM workflows, Fortune 500 support, Startup experience, Product roadmap shaping
Technologies
AI agents, LLM workflows, Internal developer platforms, Automation tools
Responsibilities
Hire and develop high-talent-density engineering teams, Partner with executive engineering leaders at strategic customers, Lead complex technical engagements involving integrations and infrastructure, Build real applications inside customer environments, Influence product direction by upstreaming customer learnings, Drive business impact through customer adoption and expansion
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope