Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Core
Build working prototypes and technical proofs to validate new use cases and accelerate readiness for production by translating business requirements into functional solutions.
Role type
Forward Deployed Engineer (hands-on IC)
Builds
Prototypes, technical proofs, and reusable solution patterns
Domain
Enterprise search and information management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
software engineering, system integration, API development, data pipeline construction, front-end/back-end system development, rapid prototyping, feasibility validation, performance testing, scalability assessment
Preferred skills
customer-facing technical roles, navigating business context with deep technical execution, influencing product evolution
Technologies
APIs, data pipelines, front-end systems, back-end systems
Responsibilities
Disambiguate and refine customer needs to shape compelling use cases; Build working prototypes and technical proofs based on approved architectures; Translate business requirements into functional, testable solutions; Validate feasibility, performance, and scalability through experimentation; Iterate quickly to refine solutions; Collaborate with Technical Engagement Managers and Technical Success Architects; Generate reusable solution patterns and share implementation insights
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC