Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Life at UiPathThe people at UiPath believe in the transformative power of automation to change how the world works. We’re committed to creating category-leading enterprise software that unleashes that power.To make that happen, we need people who are curious, self-propelled, generous, and genuine. People who love being part of a fast-moving, fast-thinking growth company. And people who care—about each other, about UiPath, and about our larger purpose.Could that be you?About the RoleUiPath is redefining enterprise automation with AI. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you’ll work directly with customers to design and deploy agentic, AI-powered workflows that transform how businesses operate.This is a highly technical, customer-facing role for engineers who enjoy building in real-world environments. You’ll take ambiguous problems, turn them into production systems, and see your work deliver immediate, measurable impact.If you like operating at the intersection of AI engineering, systems design, and customer impact, this role is built for you.What You’ll DoBuild and deploy LLM-powered applications and multi-agent workflows in production environmentsDesign end-to-end solutions integrating APIs, enterprise systems, and data platformsPartner directly with customers to translate business problems into scalable AI solutionsOwn delivery from prototype production iterationOptimize systems for performance, cost, and reliabilityContribute reusable patterns and influence product through real-world feedbackWhat We’re Looking For5–8+ years of software engineering experience (including applied or customer-facing work)Strong coding skills in Python and/or TypeScriptHands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and production AI systemsExperience building and deploying complex, integrated systemsAbility to operate in ambiguity and move quickly from idea to productionStrong communication skills with both engineers and business stakeholdersStrong PreferencePhD or Master’s in Computer Science (or related field)Experience with agent frameworks, orchestration systems, or distributed systemsFamiliarity with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)Background in applied AI, machine learning, or automation platformsExperience in startup, consulting, or forward-deployed environmentsWhy This RoleBuild real AI systems in production — not just prototypesWork directly with customers solving high-value, complex problemsOperate at the frontier of agentic AI + enterprise automationInfluence product direction through hands-on experienceSee your work drive millions in business impactAdditional DetailsTravel: ~20–30% to customer sitesLocation: Bellevue preferred; exceptional remote candidates considered#LI-MH1Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above—but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. Because we know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and passion can’t be learned.Many of our roles allow for flexibility in when and where work gets done. Depending on the needs of the business and the role, the number of hybrid, office-based, and remote workers will vary from team to team. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline for this requisition. The application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.We value a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We pride ourselves on our diversity and inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, military and/or veteran status, or any other protected classes. Additionally, UiPath provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review these and other legal disclosures, visit our privacy policy.Compensation Range: $180K - $230KLocationBellevueEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentEngineeringCompensation$180K – $230KThe anticipated base salary range for this position is between the amounts in the Compensation Tier. Base salary ranges may vary by geographic location and relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.