CareerPlan

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

USA, CA, PleasantonFull-time$176k–$264k2026-11-06 → 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

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Builds

Lightweight integrations, Proof of Concepts (POCs), and standardized out-of-the-box product capabilities

Domain

Enterprise HR/Finance SaaS, AI Agents, Developer Platform

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, Java, REST APIs, system architecture, integration patterns, live data troubleshooting, solution architecture

Preferred skills

Enterprise client engagement, product roadmap influence, cross-functional collaboration

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; Guide engagements through structured milestones to graduation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC