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Prinicipal Forward Deployed Engineer

USA, CA, PleasantonFull-time$206k–$310k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Bridge hands-on software development with high-impact customer technical strategy by deploying, configuring, and debugging AI agents and integrations in live enterprise environments.

Role type

Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/Platform)

Builds

AI agents, developer platform solutions, and lightweight integrations for enterprise customers

Domain

Enterprise HR/Workforce Management + AI/Agentic Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, Java, REST APIs, system architecture, integration patterns, live data troubleshooting, enterprise customer engagement, productization of field insights

Preferred skills

LLM-powered systems, agentic AI, prompt/context engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, agent orchestration

Technologies

Python, Java, REST APIs

Responsibilities

Deploy and debug AI agents in live tenant environments; lead technical discovery sessions to translate business requirements into configurations; capture field telemetry to influence product roadmap; transform custom fixes into standardized product capabilities; partner with Services leads and Account Teams; guide engagements through deployment milestones.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship