> 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. # Deployment Strategist Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/105d5ad33f153b39 Seekr posts a FDE role to plan what the customer deploys first in Austin, TX and 2 more, at $180,000–$235,000 base, above the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. Deployment Strategists own the commercial and technical arc of enterprise agentic-AI engagements, from domain discovery and solution definition through production deployment, adoption, and measurable ROI. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Seekr](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/seekr) Posted Aug 14, 2026 by Seekr · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 8, 2026 **$180,000–$235,000** + equity Austin, TX +2 Hybrid Deployment Strategists own the commercial and technical arc of enterprise agentic-AI engagements, from domain discovery and solution definition through production deployment, adoption, and measurable ROI. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F105d5ad33f153b39&placement=top) - [View posting at Seekr](https://www.seekr.com/careers/?gh_jid=4724221005) 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 $180K–$235K Above the median Midpoint $208K · median $190K This job $180K to $235K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Plans what the customer deploys first Balance **Mixed** Project stages 1. Pre-sales 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation 4. Operations Travel **Up to 50%** - **Coding**: Configuration only - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **7+ years** Technical consulting, product management, solutions architecture, implementation management, or related customer-facing technical delivery Background - **Solutions and customer engineering** - **Implementation and data engineering** - **Consulting** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 7+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in Austin, TX · Menlo Park, CA · +1 more. Could you work in one of these? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: Austin, TX · Menlo Park, CA · Reston, VA - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid - **Remote work restrictions**: Flexible hybrid work environment; offices in Reston, Virginia and Austin, Texas. - **Travel**: Up to 50% - **Pay**: ## More like this [Altana](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/altana) ### [ Staff AI Deployment Strategist ](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/4676a0bf140baee3) Brooklyn, NY · Washington, DC Hybrid 12d ago $165,000–$195,000 [Scale AI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/scale-ai) ### [Engagement Manager (Homeland Layered Defense), Public Sector](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/7c8c10267b57092d) Washington, DC 2mo ago $166,400–$208,000 [Palantir](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/palantir) ### [Deployment Strategist - US Government](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1a0be7ab698c092f) Laurel, MD On-site 3w ago $110,000–$170,000 - [Other jobs at Seekr (5)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/seekr) ## The job description from Seekr Posted by Seekr on Aug 14, 2026 At Seekr, we’re building a platform that helps enterprises harness agentic AI in the real world — responsibly, transparently, and at scale. As a Deployment Strategist, you own the full commercial and technical arc of an engagement — from understanding the customer’s business to putting a working solution into production and proving it delivers value — working across a team of Engineers, Product Designers, and Strategists to turn complex problems into high-impact use cases. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll help enterprises rethink how their core workflows and operating models change once AI is embedded, going deep on each customer’s domain to identify where Seekr can augment, accelerate, or transform how they work. Working alongside Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) and building on SeekrFlow, our platform for trustworthy, document-grounded, agentic AI, you’ll turn customer problems into explainable, scalable, production-ready solutions that stick — accountable not just for shipping software, but for measurable business outcomes, real adoption, and a defensible return on the customer’s investment. ### Core Responsibilities - Own solution definition — translate business problems into functional and non-functional requirements, draft user stories, and shape solutions around real user needs. - Develop deep understanding of customer domains, processes, and operating models; map where Seekr can augment, accelerate, or transform how they work; and pinpoint relevant datasets and high-impact use cases. - Draft and drive full-production deployment plans — keeping engagements scoped, technically feasible, and on schedule — and turn demos and prototypes into robust, production-grade AI systems. - Guide customers through the operational and workflow change AI adoption requires, acting as strategic advisor and technical escalation point from analysts to C-suite. - Own the commercial and technical health of the engagement — scope, stakeholder expectations, and account health — in partnership with sales and account teams. - Define and defend the business case: quantify expected impact up front, track realized value through delivery, and ensure a demonstrable return — outcomes the customer can point to, not just working software. - Serve as the primary point of contact between the customer and Forward Deployed Engineering; collaborate with FDEs to define the solution space, iterate on prototypes, and deploy production-ready builds. - Capture and synthesize user feedback to continuously refine solutions, feeding field intelligence back into Seekr’s product and GTM strategy. - Visit customers on-site to understand their key questions, workflows, and most pressing challenges. - Conduct training sessions and deliver demos for new and existing customers to ensure the product delivers measurable operational impact. - Explore potential opportunities in new industries and global locations. ### What We Value - Team members who dig beyond superficial answers to uncover deep insights. - Humility; prioritizing outcomes over personal credit. - Exceptional at tackling ambiguous problems in unstructured settings. - Flexible and reflective, ready to learn, mentor, lead, or follow as needed. ### What We Require - 7+ years in technical consulting, product management, solutions architecture, implementation management, or a related customer-facing technical delivery role. - Demonstrated experience translating business needs into solution requirements. - Proven track record of shipping software products, managing complex implementations, or leading enterprise engagements (experience implementing agentic AI or managing AI initiatives preferred) - Commercial acumen — comfort owning scope, SOWs, delivery timelines, and value conversations with senior client stakeholders, with a track record of tying technical delivery to business outcomes and ROI. - Understanding of data pipelines and AI/ML workflows, with general fluency in programming or scripting tools (Python, SQL, R) and familiarity with infrastructure tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) to collaborate effectively with Forward Deployed Engineers and integrate customer systems with generative AI applications. - Willingness to travel 25%-50%, depending on location and team. #LI-CT1 This range reflects Seekr’s good faith estimate of what it expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Placement within the range depends on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, applicable labor categories under Seekr’s federal government contracts, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education, and certifications. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus, equity, other other incentive compensation. The proposed salary range for this position is: $180,000—$235,000 USD ### About the Company Seekr is a leader in explainable and trustworthy artificial intelligence designed to power mission-critical decisions in enterprises, government, and regulated industries. SeekrFlow™, our end-to-end AI platform, provides secure, auditable AI solutions tailored to sectors where transparency, accuracy, and compliance are paramount. Available across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments, SeekrFlow reduces bias, strengthens data integrity, and simplifies model oversight so organizations can rely on trusted AI decisions in high-stakes settings that impact society’s most sensitive and vital systems. Trusted by leading enterprises and government agencies, we partner with defense, finance, telecom, and critical infrastructure leaders to enable AI solutions that drive real-world results with unmatched transparency and control. We are a team of strategic thinkers and problem-solvers tackling the toughest challenges facing critical infrastructure and global enterprises through best-in-class AI models and customer deployment. Our team operates with unwavering commitment to our core values and mission: - We are driven by outcomes—our customers' success is what we strive for every day. - We believe trust is earned, which is why we build explainability and transparency into the entire AI lifecycle. - We take our responsibility to deliver secure AI seriously. - We believe innovation drives progress—we are building the technologies that power the systems our society depends on. ### Company Benefits - **Meaningful Mission & Impact **- Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter. - **Equity Ownership** – RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr’s long‑term success and growth. - **Time Off That Respects Real Life **– Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge. - **Work Your Way** – A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX. - **Competitive Total Rewards** – A role‑appropriate compensation structure that supports long‑term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role. - **401(k) with Company Match** – Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching. - **Comprehensive Health & Wellness** – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one—for you and your family. - **Parental Leave** – Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement. ### Important Notice To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Seekr is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. [View posting at Seekr](https://www.seekr.com/careers/?gh_jid=4724221005) ## About Seekr Builds secure, explainable AI platforms and agents for enterprises, government, and regulated industries that need auditable decisions across cloud, on-premises, and edge. 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