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Forward Deployed Engineer

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$117,000–$132,000Charlotte, NC · New York, NY · +6 moreCharlotte, NC +7Hybrid

Deploys production-grade generative AI solutions for clients, from identifying operational needs through integration and adoption.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$117K–$132KBelow the median

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales
  2. Proof of concept (not covered)
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations

Travel Required, amount not stated

Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
Both
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Tools

  • Python
  • LangChain
  • LlamaIndex
  • OpenAI SDK
  • Anthropic SDK
  • RAG
  • LLM agents
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP

Visa

  • No visa sponsorship

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Who you build for: Both9%
  • Covers pre-sales24%
  • Hybrid34%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

  • Translate client needs into deployable AI solutions.
  • Design and implement LLM systems, including agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation.
  • Integrate AI solutions with client APIs, databases, and business tools.
  • Train client teams and iterate on solutions in production.

What you’ll bring

  • Engineering degree or equivalent training in computer science, information processing, or a related field.
  • Hands-on production experience with LLMs, including prompting, RAG, fine-tuning, and agent orchestration.
  • Proficiency in Python and applied AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.
  • Experience integrating APIs and connecting heterogeneous systems.

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$117,000–$132,000
Pay details

Base Salary: $117,000-132,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.

Location
Charlotte, NC · New York, NY · Los Angeles, CA · Houston, TX · Atlanta, GA · Baltimore, MD · Chicago, IL · Washington, DC
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Remote work restrictions
Between client engagements, work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week; client-site work may be required based on engagement needs. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of a Sia office or approved coworking location.
Employment type
Full-time
Visa sponsorship
Not available
Travel
Travel required, amount not stated

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