> 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. # Applied AI Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/29869ee43c0bebca PressW posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Austin, TX, at $90,000–$125,000 base, below the not stated FDE median of $180,000 across 50 postings with pay. Build and maintain full-stack production AI applications, spanning Python backend services and modern JavaScript frontends through cloud infrastructure, deployment, and reliability. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [PressW](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pressw) Posted May 7, 2026 by PressW · open on Ashby as of Nov 8, 2026 **$90,000–$125,000** Austin, TX Hybrid Full-time Build and maintain full-stack production AI applications, spanning Python backend services and modern JavaScript frontends through cloud infrastructure, deployment, and reliability. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F29869ee43c0bebca&placement=top) - [View posting at PressW](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pressw/dd622124-7396-4f3b-aefd-cee80270f4c5/application) 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 $90K–$125K Below the median Midpoint $108K · median $180K This job $90K to $125K. Not stated FDE postings, 50 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $151K to $204K, median $180K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **4+ years** JavaScript experience - **2+ years** Professional TypeScript experience - **4+ years** Professional React experience ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 2+ years. How many do you have? The job is in Austin, TX. Could you work there? 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 - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid - **Remote work restrictions**: Based in the East Austin office; work alongside the team 3 to 5 days a week. - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Pay**: ## More like this [Oden Technologies](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/oden-technologies) ### [Solutions Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/a0a7407331899c9c) US Remote 2mo ago $95,000–$160,000 [PwC (US)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pwc-us) ### [Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Experienced Associate](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/4279b29bd63b4214) Chicago, IL · Raleigh, NC · +57 more Hybrid 2w ago $63,000–$140,000 [Accenture](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/accenture) ### [Snowflake Advanced AI Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/bfaf5e58ec1e0a16) San Francisco, CA · Milwaukee, WI · +39 more 2mo ago $54,400–$205,800 - [Other jobs at PressW (2)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pressw) ## The job description from PressW Posted by PressW on May 7, 2026 ### About PressW PressW is where some of the world's most ambitious companies come to actually ship AI. We're redefining how businesses harness AI by building real systems for real clients, not just selling slides about what's possible. We're a team of three exited AI founders and a group of Applied AI Engineers based in Austin, and we've been heads-down for the last few years building this firm into something we're proud of: more than 70 production AI solutions shipped, 40+ clients across seven industries, and over $50M in measurable profit gains delivered. We work on the bleeding edge of what AI can do, guide our clients to the right solutions for their business, and ship the infrastructure they run on. We sell across three divisions. **Managed AI** is our MSP, purpose-built for institutional investors: private equity firms, venture capital funds, asset managers, and capital markets clients. We map how a firm actually works, deploy custom agents into the workflows that consume deal teams' time (reading deal documents, drafting IC memos, scoring targets, triaging inbound, structuring offers, monitoring portfolio companies), and keep evolving those systems as models and firm needs change. **AI Engineering** embeds our teams directly with clients to build and harden production AI systems. **AI Transformation** handles roadmap and readiness work, helping leaders figure out what to build, in what order, and how to prepare for it. ### Responsibilities - Develop and maintain full-stack applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability. - Build and optimize backend services using Python (FastAPI, Flask) and integrate AI models and APIs. - Design and implement frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Next.js. - Manage cloud infrastructure and deploy applications on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure (AWS preferred). - Utilize Terraform or similar tools for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage cloud resources. - Optimize databases and data storage solutions using PostgreSQL or similar relational databases. - Work cross-functionally with product managers, AI engineers, and UX designers to bring AI-driven applications to market. - Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes. - Ensure security best practices are followed in application architecture and development. - Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and recommend their adoption where applicable. - Maintain best practices in software engineering. ### Qualifications - 4+ years of experience with JavaScript, including concepts like asynchronous programming, closures, types, and ES6, React, Vue.js, and Next.js - 2+ years of professional experience with TypeScript - 4+ years of professional experience with React, including familiarity with React Server Components - Proficient in Python development, with hands-on experience using FastAPI for backend services. - Proficiency in HTML/CSS and Git version control - A solid understanding of how to build and interact with RESTful APIs, databases, and other back-end technologies - Experience with state management libraries such as Redux - Experience with deployment and/or machine learning solutions to at least one of the following cloud providers: Google Cloud, Azure, AWS (Azure preferred), and React applications - Familiarity with Terraform or similar infrastructure management tools. - Familiarity with LLMs and AI frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph is highly desirable. - Strong API development experience, including integrating AI models into production systems. - Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including experience working in collaborative, iterative development environments. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in complex systems involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. - Excellent debugging and optimization skills - Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical, scalable solutions. ### Preferred Skills - Experience with natural language processing (NLP) or large language models (LLMs). - Experience with NextJS and its app directory routing structure - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for machine learning workflows. - Knowledge of data engineering tools and techniques for preprocessing large datasets. - Familiarity with TailwindCSS and headless-ui frameworks This is a hybrid role based out of our East Austin office, where you'll work alongside the team 3 to 5 days a week. PressW is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in PressW! [View posting at PressW](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pressw/dd622124-7396-4f3b-aefd-cee80270f4c5/application) ## About PressW PressW builds, deploys, and manages production AI systems, including managed AI services, transformation work, and embedded engineering for companies and investors. 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