Sr Forward Deployed Engineer, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering

Forward Deployed EngineerA Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) embeds directly inside a strategic enterprise customer to design, build, deploy, and run AI-powered production systems alongside the customer's engineering team. FDEs write production-grade software and own outcomes end-to-end, from prototype through enterprise-scale deployment combining the technical rigor of an AWS SDE with the urgency and ownership required to deliver measurable customer business outcomes. They create reusable architectures, patterns, and engineering mechanisms that scale the entire FDE practice.Key job responsibilities:Lead technical delivery across customer engagementsOwn the technical strategy and execution for complex, multi-workstream customer AI programsMake architecture decisions that span multiple services and organizational boundariesAlign technical approach with the customer's long-term technology strategyArchitect and build production AI systems at scaleDesign the foundational architectures for the most complex customer engagementsDrive clarity where neither the business problem nor technology approach is fully definedBuild production systems that handle enterprise-scale traffic and reliability requirementsOwn production excellence across workstreamsDefine operational standards, evaluation frameworks, and production readiness criteria for AI systems across your engagement scopeEstablish mechanisms that ensure AI systems remain healthyDrive operational improvements that raise the bar for the teamScale the team's effectivenessDefine engineering patterns, contribute to the interview and hiring process, and mentor junior FDEs into independent contributorsCoach others on system design, customer engagement, and production operationsDrive engineering excellence standards within your scopeAccelerate customer transformationIdentify systemic opportunities to expand AI adoption across the customer organizationCreate accelerators and reusable platforms that reduce time-to-value from months to weeksFeed learnings back into AWS services and the FDE practiceAbout the team:ABOUT AWS: Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. 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That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Basic Qualifications:5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experienceExperience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering teamExperience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior stakeholdersExperience leading agentic and spec-driven development at production scale (developing AI agents a plus)Experience with AI tools: eval frameworks, agent tooling, RAG pipelines, and prompt engineeringPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalentExperience working with AWS ServicesExperience building or deploying AI/ML applications at enterprise production scaleBackground as a founder, engineering lead, or startup builder with high ownership and urgencyExperience architecting and delivering complex, multi-component systems in customer production environmentsExperience with React, TypeScript, Python, and/or GoExperience leading customer-facing technical projects or managing external stakeholder relationships3+ years of experience working in an Agile, startup, or rapidly scaling environmentAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at