> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Forward Deployed AI Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/0c55020eea1396be Bertram Capital posts a FDE role to build for teams inside the company in Foster City, CA, at $140,000–$160,000 base, below the not stated FDE median of $180,000 across 50 postings with pay. Build lightweight AI workflow prototypes for Bertram Capital portfolio companies, working directly with non-technical teams to identify operational bottlenecks and business opportunities. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Bertram Capital](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/bertram-capital) Posted Sep 9, 2026 by Bertram Capital · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 8, 2026 **$140,000–$160,000** Foster City, CA Build lightweight AI workflow prototypes for Bertram Capital portfolio companies, working directly with non-technical teams to identify operational bottlenecks and business opportunities. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F0c55020eea1396be&placement=top) - [View posting at Bertram Capital](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bertramcapitalmanagement/jobs/8789855002) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $140K–$160K Below the median Midpoint $150K · median $180K This job $140K to $160K. Not stated FDE postings, 50 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $151K to $204K, median $180K. ### The work Builds for teams inside the company Balance **Mixed** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation (not covered) 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Prototypes and scripts - **Builds for**: Both - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **2+ years** professional experience (0–2 years) ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 2+ years. How many do you have? The job is in Foster City, CA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. 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Since its inception in 2006, the firm has raised over $4B of capital commitments. Bertram has distinguished itself in the private equity community by combining venture capital operating methodologies with private equity financial discipline to empower its portfolio companies to unlock their full business potential. This approach is unique in that Bertram is not singularly focused on achieving its investment returns through financial engineering and the extraction of near-term cash flow. Instead, Bertram focuses on reinvestment and technology enablement to drive growth and value through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data and analytics, application development and internal and external platform optimization. Visit www.bcap.com for more information. ### About the Role We are seeking an innovative and highly adaptable Forward Deployed AI Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with our portfolio companies to identify and prototype AI workflow solutions. You will partner closely with the Bertram Capital investment team and collaborate with a variety of non-tech companies to solve business challenges using artificial intelligence. You will be responsible for building lightweight, functional AI prototypes that can subsequently be handed off to a core engineering team to scale and deploy. We are looking for someone with a strong engineering mindset, a genuine interest in business and investing, and an absolute love for tinkering with the latest AI tools. ### Responsibilities - Workflow Identification: Work directly with non-tech portfolio companies to identify operational bottlenecks and ideate high-impact AI workflow solutions. - AI Prototyping: Rapidly build, test, and tinker with AI prototypes and proof-of-concepts using Large Language Models and other emerging AI technologies. - Cross-Functional Handoff: Package successful prototypes and define clear technical requirements so they can be smoothly handed to an engineering team to scale and deploy. - Business Integration: Combine your engineering mindset with an interest in business and investing to ensure your technical solutions drive tangible ROI and operational efficiency for portfolio companies. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with management teams to drive adoption of AI technologies, and work with other members of Bertram Labs to build internal tools. ### Requirements - 0-2 years of professional experience (highly motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply). - BS or MS degree; an engineering degree of any kind is highly preferred. - A strong engineering mindset paired with a demonstrated interest in business, operations, and investing. - Extremely comfortable with AI technologies; a natural tinkerer who stays up-to-date with the latest generative AI developments. - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-tech business leaders. - Experience working cross-functionally and collaboratively. ### Compensation and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is: $140,000- $160,000 total annual compensation. Offered salary may be based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. Other compensation includes profit sharing. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided at no cost to the employee. We offer a generous 401K match as well as a “take what you need” PTO policy. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. ### Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Bertram Capital we value and celebrate the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, genders, religions, national origins, ages, abilities, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) ensures that Bertram is a place that attracts, grows, and promotes top talent from all backgrounds. [View posting at Bertram Capital](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bertramcapitalmanagement/jobs/8789855002) ## About Bertram Capital Lower middle-market private equity firm combining investment capital with operating support and an in-house technology team for portfolio companies. 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