What does a Forward Deployed Engineer do at ?

Forward Deployed Engineers at are embedded directly with enterprise customers to implement and customize the platform, build integrations, and solve technical problems in real-world client environments. They combine software engineering skills with direct customer interaction, writing production code while also serving as the primary technical point of contact.

What skills are required for this Forward Deployed Engineer (Applied AI) role?

The Forward Deployed Engineer (Applied AI) role at typically requires strong software engineering skills (Python, TypeScript, SQL), experience with APIs and system integration, comfort with cloud platforms, and the ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Most FDE roles require 3-7 years of engineering experience.

Is this Forward Deployed Engineer position at remote?

Remote availability varies by FDE role. Some positions are fully remote, others require travel to customer sites, and some are hybrid. Check the full job description above for the specific location requirements for this posting.

Forward Deployed Engineer (Applied AI)

$150K - $200K Remote Mid Posted September 14, 2026

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Role Description

About The Role

We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (Applied AI) to build and deploy production-grade Conversational AI and Agentic AI solutions for enterprise customers.

What you’ll work on:

Build and deploy AI agents, conversational applications, and multi-agent workflows
Develop AI solutions using Python, GCP, APIs, RAG, and cloud technologies
Integrate AI systems with enterprise applications, data, and infrastructure
Build evaluation, monitoring, and observability solutions for AI agents
Work directly with customers and engineering teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions

What we’re looking for:

5+ years of software development experience, preferably with Python
Hands-on experience with AI/ML and cloud architecture
Experience with GCP, Terraform, APIs, and enterprise integrations
Experience with Conversational AI / Dialogflow CX / Gemini / Contact Center AI
Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing engineering skills
Willingness to travel up to 50%

Interested? Apply Directly or You can contact [email protected]

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Texas City, TX 77592

About Forward Deployed Engineering

Forward Deployed Engineers are embedded directly with customers to build custom solutions, integrate products into existing infrastructure, and bridge the gap between product engineering and customer success. The role combines deep technical skills with the ability to operate in client environments and translate business requirements into working software.

Originally pioneered by Palantir, the FDE model has spread across AI, enterprise SaaS, and cloud infrastructure companies. FDEs write production code, architect integrations, train customer teams, and feed product insights back to the core engineering organization. At companies like OpenAI, Salesforce, and Databricks, FDE teams are treated as elite engineering units that can ship custom solutions in days rather than quarters.

Typical FDE stack: Python, TypeScript, SQL, REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and increasingly LLM APIs and AI orchestration frameworks. Strong communication and the ability to context-switch between technical and business conversations are as important as coding ability.

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