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Forward Deployed Engineer

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$136,000–$155,000San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · +6 moreSan Francisco, CA +7Hybrid

A client-facing engineer who takes generative AI solutions from operational discovery through deployment and adoption, closing the gap between prototypes and measurable business impact.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$136K–$155KBelow 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
Both
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

  • Who you build for: Both9%
  • Company size: About 1,001–5,000 people17%
  • Covers pre-sales24%
  • Company stage: Later private32%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

  • Translate client needs into deployable AI solutions.
  • Build and deploy LLM agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation.
  • Integrate AI solutions with client APIs, databases, and business tools.
  • Train teams and iterate on production solutions to drive adoption and impact.

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 RAG, fine-tuning, and agent orchestration.
  • Proficiency in Python and applied AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI SDK, or Anthropic SDK.
  • Experience with API integration 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

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$136,000–$155,000
Pay details

Base Salary: $136,000-155,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.

Location
San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · Charlotte, NC · 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; client-site work may be required based on engagement needs.
Employment type
Full-time
Visa sponsorship
Not available

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