Skip to content
NEXTMOVEFDE
Sign inSign up
Menu
Sia

Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer

Published · Updated

$150,000–$180,000Charlotte, NC · New York, NY · +5 moreCharlotte, NC +6Hybrid

Deploys production generative AI solutions for clients, bridging engineering and change management to embed tools in real workflows and deliver measurable value.

Nextmove

Find roles that fit you

We find roles for your experience and goals, explain the fit, and help you get introduced to hiring teams.

We never share your profile with employers without your permission.

Try NextmoveCreate an account, then add your resume
View posting at Sia

At a glance

Posted base pay

$150K–$180KBelow 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
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Tools

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

Visa

  • No visa sponsorship

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Company size: About 1,001–5,000 people17%
  • Covers pre-sales24%
  • Company stage: Later private32%
  • Hybrid34%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

  • Translate client needs into deployable AI solutions.
  • Build and integrate LLM agents, RAG pipelines, and automated workflows.
  • Train client teams and iterate on production solutions.
  • Bridge technical teams and business decision-makers.

What you’ll bring

  • Engineering degree or equivalent training in computer science, information processing, or a related field.
  • Hands-on production LLM experience with 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.

About Sia

Global consulting firm providing strategy, management, AI, business transformation, and creative marketing services, alongside deployable AI agents and products.

Private Late · 2000–5000 people

View posting at Sia

Similar jobs

Hiring at Sia and want this page changed or removed? Email info@nextmove.md and we take it down.

Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$150,000–$180,000
Pay details

Base Salary: $150,000-180,000. 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
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Remote work restrictions
Between client engagements, work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week; onsite at client locations as engagement needs require.
Employment type
Full-time
Visa sponsorship
Not available

Employer postings · How we read postings