Role Description
Taulia's Commitment:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ------------------------------------
It is our duty to create and advance a diverse and inclusive company where all Taulians feel they are celebrated. All individuals are welcomed, free to express themselves and rewarded for showing up as authentically every day. By hiring women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, people of all sexual orientations and from underrepresented and marginalized communities, Taulia will revolutionize fintech.
About the Job -----------------
As a Forward Deployed Engineering Intern, you will work at the cutting edge of Fintech, helping us leverage and improve Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to accelerate the customer onboarding experience.
This internship sits at the intersection of Professional Services, R&D, and Customer Success. You will support our Senior Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) in deploying next-generation AI-powered systems that ensure seamless integration and fast “Time-to-Value” for our global network of customers. This is an ideal role for a student or recent graduate looking to bridge the gap between technical development and real-world business impact.
Internship details:
Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: September 1, 2026
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Length of Internship: 3 months
Duration: Monday–Friday; 40 hours per week
Compensation: $25 per hour (set rate)
Location: Bay Area (Palo Alto or San Francisco)
Responsibilities --------------------
* Real-World AI Experience: Direct exposure to how AI is being deployed in a massive global enterprise environment. * Career Launchpad: This role is designed as a pathway for future Product Managers, Solutions Architects, or full-time Forward Deployed Engineers. * Mentorship: Regular 1:1s with senior engineers and leaders across the Talent, Product, and Engineering organizations. Skills, Knowledge and Experience required ---------------------------------------------
- Ability to break down complex problems and a desire to understand how enterprise software (ERP) systems work.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- A self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and eager to take ownership of assigned tasks.
Nice to Have:
* Prior internship experience in a technical or customer-facing role. * Interest in FinTech, B2B enterprise software, or Supply Chain Finance. * Experience with data visualization tools or workflow automation (e.g., Google Apps Script, Zapier, etc.). * A “Product Mindset” — an interest in not just how things work, but why they matter to the user. About Taulia ----------------
Taulia is a fintech company that is part of the SAP group. More than 2 million businesses in over 150 countries collaborate on our network. Our customers include Airbus, AstraZeneca, and Nissan. We help them and their suppliers access cash when and where they need it most. Some of our customers have improved their working capital by more than $1 billion while making their supply chains more resilient and sustainable. For more information, please visit www.taulia.com.
AI Statement ----------------
At Taulia, we are embracing Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize our industry and empower our team. We believe AI is a fundamental tool for innovation, efficiency, and creative problem-solving. We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who share our excitement for the future and are eager to learn, experiment, and grow with us in an AI-driven landscape. If you have a curious, adaptive, and collaborative mindset, you will thrive here.
Benefits:
Flexible work schedule
Remote-friendly environment
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
Comprehensive PTO Structure (PTO, Sick Leave, Bereavement)
Global Parental Leave
Company issued equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.)
401k with match
Career Development/Pathing
EAP Program/Mental Health Advocacy
Supportive Work Culture
Taulia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
If you don't think you meet all of the criteria above but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.
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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