CareerPlan

Senior/Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

USA, CA, PleasantonFull-time$176k–$264k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

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

Role type

Senior/Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Builds

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

Domain

HR/Workforce Management (Workday) + AI Agents + Enterprise Integration

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, Java, REST APIs, object-oriented design, system architecture, integration patterns, Workday tenant configuration, security and permissions

Preferred skills

Executive stakeholder management, mentoring engineers, translating ambiguous requirements into product specs

Technologies

Workday, Python, Java, REST APIs

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy AI agents in complex live tenant environments; Lead technical discovery with senior customer leaders; Synthesize field telemetry into product roadmap insights; Turn custom fixes into standardized product capabilities; Act as trusted technical advisor to account teams; Own end-to-end engagement lifecycle for complex deployments

Seniority

Senior (7+ years) / Principal (10+ years), hands-on IC with mentorship