Forward Deployed Engineer
$200k - $330kXpertalent
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) San Francisco (Onsite)
Series B; AI Infrastructure Startup | $120M Raised
A hyper-growth AI infrastructure company is building the platform replacing legacy systems. Fresh off a $70M Series B led by a top-tier VC, the team is scaling rapidly and hiring Forward Deployed Engineers to power the next phase of growth. Responsibilities
This is not a typical implementation role. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be an engineer first; owning deployments end-to-end while working directly with customers to turn messy, high-stakes workflows into production-grade AI systems. You'll operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer success. Shipping real systems, influencing product direction, and helping define a new function inside a fast-growing company. Day to day:
If you want to build real systems, work directly with customers, and operate with high ownership at a fast-growing AI company, this is a high-impact opportunity early in your career.
Series B; AI Infrastructure Startup | $120M Raised
A hyper-growth AI infrastructure company is building the platform replacing legacy systems. Fresh off a $70M Series B led by a top-tier VC, the team is scaling rapidly and hiring Forward Deployed Engineers to power the next phase of growth. Responsibilities
This is not a typical implementation role. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be an engineer first; owning deployments end-to-end while working directly with customers to turn messy, high-stakes workflows into production-grade AI systems. You'll operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer success. Shipping real systems, influencing product direction, and helping define a new function inside a fast-growing company. Day to day:
- Architect and ship production-grade systems for strategic customer deployments
- Build backend services, APIs, and integrations for an AI agent platform
- Work directly with customers to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable solutions
- Own deployments end-to-end: design → build → launch → iterate
- Turn edge cases into reusable product features
- Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and leadership
- 1+ years of software engineering experience (backend-heavy preferred)
- Strong coding and system design fundamentals
- Experience building production systems, APIs, or integrations
- Exposure to AI/LLMs, agents, or workflow automation is a strong plus
- Ability to work directly with customers and communicate clearly
- High ownership, comfort with ambiguity, and fast execution
- Background from a top-tier university or high-signal engineering environment is a plus
- Interest in startups or future founding
- $200K - $330K base + strong equity
- Onsite in San Francisco (5 days/week)
- Fast interview process (can complete within a week)
If you want to build real systems, work directly with customers, and operate with high ownership at a fast-growing AI company, this is a high-impact opportunity early in your career.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Forward Deployed Engineer in San Francisco, CA vacancy
$80k - $120k
...mission is to power testing for the world’s most ambitious engineering, product, and design teams so they can get back to building.... ...follow steps to reproduce the issue. About the role As a Forward Deployed Test Engineer, you'll drive customer success by developing...SuggestedFull timeWork visaFlexible hoursRanger Llc
San Francisco, CAmore than 2 months ago- Software-Focused Field Deployment EngineerRevel is revolutionizing how the world's most critical... ...runtime environment — empowering engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems... ...-facing test engineer under Revel's Forward Deployed team, titled Forward Deployed Test...SuggestedPermanent employmentImmediate start
- Forward Deployed Test EngineerAt Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace,... ...control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly,...SuggestedPermanent employmentImmediate start
$112.5k - $300k
...facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds. About You & the Role Zipline is looking for Forward Deployed AI Engineers, Launch, Design, and Construction Handoff, who will be at the forefront of bringing GenAI into one of the most complex...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeLocal areaZipline
South San Francisco, CAmore than 2 months ago- ...twelve months, we’ve seen rapidly growing demand for software engineers who thrive at the intersection of deep technical work,... ...for our most strategic customers, we’re building a team of Forward Deployed Software Engineers to help bridge the gap between customer needs...SuggestedWork at officeLocal areaWork from homeFlexible hours3 days per week
Intercom
San Francisco, CA3 days ago - ...term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. Your role and responsibilities As a seasoned Forward Deployed Engineer specializing in Artificial Intelligence, you will leverage your expertise in combining data analysis and business acumen...Worldwide
IBM Computing
San Francisco, CA1 day ago $500 per month
...is working with Fortune 500 customers to deploy the next generation of customer... ...- with brilliant founders, a clear path forward, and the kind of momentum that defines generational... ...We're hiring Senior Forward Deployed Engineers as we scale our FDE organization. This is...Giga
San Francisco, CA2 days ago- ...customers like CVS/Aetna, American Airlines, Lenovo, and Grab. We have more customer stories than we can tell! As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll deliver Retell's voice AI solutions to enterprise clients, embedding with their teams to build production-ready...H1bRelocation
Retell AI
San Francisco, CA3 days ago $180k - $250k
...Senior Forward Deployed Engineer | Voice AI Startup About the Company Our client is a fast-growing Y Combinator-backed Voice AI startup transforming sales, support, and customer engagement. With $5M in seed funding and approaching $35M ARR, achieved with just 20 people...Full timeH1bRemote workVisa sponsorshipFlexible hoursSyndesus, Inc.
San Francisco, CA2 days ago- ...administration instead of care. If you want to help change that, apply below. About The Role We're hiring Senior Forward Deployed Engineers to own customer deployments from technical build through go-live and optimization. You'll be the technical owner for health...Work at officeFlexible hours
Assort Health
San Francisco, CA3 days ago $194k - $266k
...partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations ~ San Francisco, US About the Role Cloudflare’s SeniorForward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) operate at the intersection of product engineering and customer...Temporary workLocal areaFlexible hoursAI Chopping Block
San Francisco, CA3 days ago$158.3k - $190k
...Webflow will need grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. We're looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to help us build what great agentic web operations look like in production, and turn those learnings into lasting value for...Ongoing contractPermanent employmentFull timeRemote workFlexible hoursShowcify
San Francisco, CA1 day ago$215k - $275k
...Join us in creating a future where every small business has the financial tools they need. About the Position Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at Parafin are product-focused software engineers who operate at the intersection of partner delivery and core platform...Work from homeFlexible hoursParafin Inc
San Francisco, CA4 days ago$119.8k - $234.7k
...toolchains and AI-native workflows are all arriving at once and the engineering organizations adopting them fastest are the ones whose... ...Platform and Developers (WPD) organization is standing up a Forward Deployed Engineering team to close that loop directly. Forward...Ongoing contractWork at officeLocal areaShift work3 days per weekMicrosoft Corporation
San Francisco, CA2 days ago- ...Job Description Job Description San Francisco, California | Primarily On-site We are seeking a highly technical Forward Deployed AI Engineer – Agent Systems to build and deploy advanced agent systems for large enterprise environments. The Opportunity This...
MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group
San Francisco, CA21 days ago $280k - $300k
...Forward Deployed EngineerDirect naar hoofdinhoud gaan#Forward Deployed Engineer page is loaded## Forward Deployed EngineerSolliciterenremote type: On-sitelocations: San Francisco, CA: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: 9 dagen geleden geplaatstjob requisition id...Local areaShift workJones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
San Francisco, CA3 days ago- ...Forward Deployed EngineerAt Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled across aerospace, automotive... ..., and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly,...Permanent employmentImmediate start
Revel
San Francisco, CA4 days ago - ...process that is illuminative, enjoyable, and respectful of your time. About the Role We are looking for Render’s first Forward Deployed Engineer to work hands‑on with our most strategic customers. Our largest contracts and fastest-growing AI startups are scaling on...Worldwide
Webhosting.net
San Francisco, CA3 days ago $150k - $260k
...Forward Deployed EngineerLoop is industrializing services through AI, starting with one of the world's most complex industries: the global... ...who want to help shape what comes next.As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will operate at the edge of the company -- embedded with...Work at officeLoop, Inc.
San Francisco, CA4 days ago- ...deeply motivated by the impact we create in families and communities across the country.About the RoleWe are looking for a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to lead product development on some of the most strategically important initiatives at Wonderschool. You’ll spend your...
Wonderschool
San Francisco, CA1 day ago - ...adding chatbots to broken systems. We solve enterprise problems at the root: the data and systems level. By combining elite forward-deployed engineers with our proprietary AI Agent Swarms, we map, document, and modernize massive legacy infrastructures in days, not...Shift work
Turgon AI
San Francisco, CA2 days ago $150k - $300k
...Partner at Y Combinator and founder of Lever. Our AI researchers, engineers, and designers have worked at Google, Nvidia, Meta, Netflix,... ...to execute at scale. About the Role Collate’s Forward Deployed Engineering team partners with Fortune 100 life sciences organizations...Collate
San Francisco, CA3 days ago- ...Forward Deployed EngineerLocation: New York, NY or San Francisco, CA preferred; open to U.S.-based remote candidates near a major airport... ...rigor.The OpportunityOur partner is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to work closely with customers during both pre-sales and post...Remote workShift work
talentpluto
San Francisco, CA4 days ago $170k - $250k
...Forward Deployed EngineerENVIRONMENT: CybersecurityLOCATION: San Francisco, CA OnsiteCOMPENSATION RANGE: $170,000.00 - $250,000.00 DOQDEGREE... ...fewer false positives.We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to serve as the first line of defense...Client Growth Resources
San Francisco, CA1 day ago- ...Forward Deployed Engineer United States · Full Time About Plane Plane's mission is to build the infrastructure the world's work runs on. Every organization runs on three things: the projects it's driving, the knowledge it keeps, and the requests it fields. Plane...Full time
Foss United
San Francisco, CA5 days ago $185k - $300k
...now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $185,000 - $300,000 per year A bit about us: Forward Deployed Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Work Model: Onsite, 5 days/week Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Highly competitive +...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hoursJobot
San Francisco, CA1 day ago- ...strategic investors: industry leaders in construction, building products manufacturing, and distribution. Higharc is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join as one of the founding roles on our new Forward Deployed team. You'll work embedded alongside a large production...Full timeTemporary workRemote workHome officeFlexible hoursDay shift
Higharc
San Francisco, CA2 days ago $160k - $230k
...will be consequential for a decade. ABOUT THE ROLE You're the engineering arm of the Agentic Economy team: the person who turns... ...identity infrastructure Payments or fintech background Prior forward-deployed, solutions engineering, or founding engineer experience An existing...Work at officeFlexible hoursBASELAYER
San Francisco, CA4 days ago$180k - $200k
...Forward Deployed EngineerSan Francisco, CaliforniaFin, now part of Salesforce, is on a mission to help businesses provide perfect customer... ...months, we've seen rapidly growing demand for software engineers who thrive at the intersection of deep technical work, customer...Work at officeLocal areaWork from home3 days per weekIntercom
San Francisco, CA1 day ago- ...Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)Rocketlane is a fast-growing, innovative SaaS company redefining how professional services teams deliver customer projects. With Nitro, our agentic execution platform, we've built the industry's first AI-powered engine that configures systems...Live inFlexible hours
Rocketlane
San Francisco, CA4 days ago
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Forward Deployed Engineer. Be the first to apply!
