> 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. # Forward Deployed Engineering Manager, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/54139ba3c218c1dc Amazon (incl AWS) posts a FDE role to lead deployment teams in East Palo Alto, CA and 5 more, at $184,900–$287,700 base, above the staff+ FDE median of $225,000 across 392 postings with pay. Leads a 5–15-person forward-deployed engineering pod delivering production AI systems across strategic enterprise customer engagements. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026. - [Amazon (incl AWS)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/amazon-incl-aws) Published November 5, 2026 · Updated November 6, 2026 **$184,900–$287,700** *annualized* East Palo Alto, CA · Irvine, CA · +4 more 8d ago Leads a 5–15-person forward-deployed engineering pod delivering production AI systems across strategic enterprise customer engagements. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F54139ba3c218c1dc&placement=top) - [View posting at Amazon (incl AWS)](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10593058/forward-deployed-engineering-manager-aws-forward-deployed-engineering) Free for you. Upload your resume once, see which FDE postings fit you and why, and get introduced when you say so. We never share your profile with employers without your permission. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $185K–$288K Above the median This job $185K to $288K. Typical staff+ FDE pay, the middle 50% of 392 postings: $197K to $262K, median $225K. [Compare pay across all Amazon (incl AWS) postings](https://nextmove.md/fde/salary/amazon-incl-aws) ### The work Leads the deployment team Balance 1. Mostly building 2. Mixed 3. Mostly pre-sales or support Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations Travel **Up to 50%** - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Staff+ - **Role**: People manager ### What they ask for Experience - **7+ years** non-internship professional software development - **3+ years** engineering team management - **3+ years** working in an Agile, startup, or rapidly scaling environment - **3+ years** leadership development and talent management *Preferred* Background - **Software engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 3+ years. How many do you have? The job is in East Palo Alto, CA · Irvine, CA · +4 more. Could you work in one of these? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. 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FDE Managers own pod-level outcomes — they ensure their team delivers production AI systems that meet customer expectations, develop their engineers' careers, and contribute to the broader FDE practice's engineering standards. FDE Managers operate at pod/multi-pod scope. They lead 5–15 engineers, own technical delivery across one or more concurrent customer engagements, and define what "great" looks like for their team. They represent the FDE team to customer engineering leaders and AWS stakeholders, balancing delivery execution with people development. Key job responsibilities Lead FDE pod delivery. - Own delivery across one or more customer engagements. Staff and structure the team for optimal customer coverage. Define execution cadences and ensure consistent engineering quality across active programs. Requires 30–50% travel. Guide technical direction. - Provide technical oversight for customer AI programs within your scope. Review architecture decisions and ensure alignment with customer needs and AWS best practices. Resolve technical blockers and escalate strategically when needed. Own production excellence for your team. - Ensure operational standards, evaluation frameworks, and production readiness criteria are met for AI systems your team builds. Drive improvements that raise the operational bar within your scope. Build and develop the team. - Hire, develop, and retain FDE talent. Coach junior FDEs toward independence and career growth. Drive performance management and create development plans. Contribute to hiring bar and calibration standards. Accelerate customer adoption. - Identify opportunities to expand AI adoption within your customer engagements. Ensure learnings are codified into reusable patterns and fed back into the broader FDE practice. About the team ABOUT AWS: Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. 10047 ### Basic qualifications Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field - 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 3+ years of engineering team management experience - 3+ years of experience working in an Agile, startup, or rapidly scaling environment - Experience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership - Experience with agentic and spec-driven development (developing AI agents a plus) - Experience building or deploying AI/ML applications in production environments at scale ### Preferred qualifications Experience working with teams that build and scale end-to-end production systems - Experience working in customer production environments - Experience managing teams in customer-facing or consulting-adjacent engineering roles - Background leading engineering teams in a startup, high-growth, or rapidly scaling environment - Prior experience with React, TypeScript, Python, and/or Go - Experience managing delivery across multiple concurrent customer programs - 3+ years of leadership development and talent management experience Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, CA, East Palo Alto - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually USA, CA, Irvine - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually USA, MA, Boston - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 203,400.00 - 275,200.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually [View posting at Amazon (incl AWS)](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10593058/forward-deployed-engineering-manager-aws-forward-deployed-engineering) ## About Amazon (incl AWS) Online retail, third-party marketplace, Prime/ads/devices, and AWS — the world's largest cloud platform powering startups and enterprises. 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