Forward Deployed Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Chicago, ILSan Francisco, CA +1Hybrid
$160,000–$200,000
View job →FDE jobs at Intercom
AI-first customer service platform combining Fin AI Agent, helpdesk, voice, and outbound tools for support and inbound sales.
Later private · About 1,001–5,000 people · AI customer service and customer communications software
4 postings2 metrosmedian of posted base ranges $216,000
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How Intercom describes FDE work
3 of 4 postings describe production code. All four serve external customers. One includes pre-sales work. All four are read as senior or staff roles. 3 of 4 mention travel.
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Forward Deployed Data Scientist
San Francisco, CAHybrid
$206,600–$229,000
View job →Integrates and configures it
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
San Francisco, CA · Chicago, ILSan Francisco, CA +1Hybrid
$190,000–$237,000
View job →$252,000–$280,000
View job →2 of 4 build what the customer runs.
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