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 role?

The Forward Deployed Engineer 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

New York, NY, US Mid Posted July 13, 2026

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Role Description

HHM Talent is assisting a client in their search for a Forward Deployed Engineer in New York City.

Position Overview

Forward Deployed Engineers embed directly with Fortune 500 clients, designing and delivering modern web applications, AI products, and agentic workflows from architecture through production.

This is a highly autonomous engineering role requiring both technical excellence and strong client-facing communication. Engineers own projects end-to-end and are expected to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where execution matters more than process.

What You'll Own

Design, build, and maintain modern web and agentic AI applications
Lead technical initiatives from architecture through production deployment
Work directly with Fortune 500 clients to solve complex business problems
Present technical solutions to executive and non-technical stakeholders
Operate independently with minimal oversight
Travel to client sites approximately once per month
Ship production software quickly in high-ownership environments

Requirements

3–8+ years of software engineering experience
Experience building modern web or AI applications
Client-facing or customer-facing engineering experience
High ownership and ability to operate independently
Experience leading technical initiatives
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments

Preferred

Founder, Co-Founder, or CTO experience
Computer Science or Engineering degree
Early-stage startup experience
AI consulting experience
Experience with agentic coding tools

Visa Sponsorship

H-1B sponsorship available through employer

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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