> 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. # Deployment Strategist Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/6a0abcabc7321e88 Simile posts a FDE role to plan what the customer deploys first in New York, NY, at $150,000–$300,000 base, above the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. The Deployment Strategist owns end-to-end deployments and day-to-day relationships for 2–3 enterprise customers, becoming fluent in Simile's simulation platform to support technical customer conversations. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Simile](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/simile) Posted Mar 21, 2026 by Simile · open on Ashby as of Nov 8, 2026 **$150,000–$300,000** New York, NY On-site Full-time The Deployment Strategist owns end-to-end deployments and day-to-day relationships for 2–3 enterprise customers, becoming fluent in Simile's simulation platform to support technical customer conversations. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F6a0abcabc7321e88&placement=top) - [View posting at Simile](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/simile/fa0a6f45-21af-43aa-96d0-6bcc4ece750e/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 $150K–$300K Above the median Midpoint $225K · median $190K This job $150K to $300K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Plans what the customer deploys first Project stages 1. Pre-sales 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations Travel **Required, amount not stated** - **Coding**: No coding - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Individual contributor ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in New York, NY. 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**: New York, NY - **Work arrangement**: On-site - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Travel**: Travel required, amount not stated - **Pay**: ## More like this [Transformworks](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/transformworks) ### [AI Deployment Strategist](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/7aead1061220e04a) New York, NY Hybrid 2mo ago $150,000–$300,000 [EliseAI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/eliseai) ### [Lead Deployment Strategist, Future Platforms | Housing](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/af76c48cc2440028) New York, NY On-site 2mo ago $190,000–$250,000 [Pear-VC](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pear-vc) ### [Founding Deployment Strategist - Polynomic](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/845827d55892ae84) New York, NY On-site 10d ago $180,000–$250,000 ## The job description from Simile Posted by Simile on Mar 21, 2026 ### About the Company Pilots don't train with real passengers. Actors don't rehearse with real audiences. Yet, the most consequential decisions in society are often pushed straight to production. Simile is changing that. We have built the first AI simulation of society, populated by generative agents based on real humans. Our research pioneered the field of AI-based simulation, proving it is possible to model human behavior with high accuracy. Today, we are developing a Foundation Model to predict human behavior in any situation, at any scale. We have raised $300M in total funding, with a $2B post-money valuation in our latest round. Our investors include Greenoaks, Index Ventures, Hanabi, A*, Bain Capital Ventures, Factory, CVS Health Ventures, and Definition. ### About the Role Deployment Strategist at Simile means being embedded within enterprise account teams. You'll be deeply involved in 2-3 customer relationships - running deployment work, handling day-to-day customer needs, and getting fluent enough in Simile's platform to be genuinely useful in technical conversations. The people who do well here are energized by customers and their experience in the product: building relationships, digging into hard problems, and staying on top of the details. You'll move fast, have real ownership early, and work closely with product and research on problems that matter to Fortune 500 organizations across industries. ### Ideally, you'd have: Experience from one of three areas: 1. Operators coming from companies that deploy enterprise AI or data products 2. Strategy consultants or investors who want to move into tech to own outcomes 3. PMs or engineers who got pulled into the business and customer side and never looked back ### In this role, you will: - **Own your Customers:** Be the person your customers rely on - responsive, on top of the details, and trusted to get things done - **Drive Deployments:** Own enterprise customer engagements from first call to full deployment and beyond - **Know the Product:** Go deep on Simile's platform - simulations, population modeling, evals, and validations - and bring that knowledge into every customer conversation - **Work Cross-functionally:** Bridge the gap between what customers need and what product and modeling teams build, and make sure the right insights from the field shape internal decisions - **Shape the Business:** Take on high-impact projects that span the full business - from how we land new customers to how we think about simulation quality and what we build next ### Requirements ### Must Haves - **Mindset:** Thrives in ambiguous, 0-1 environments - scrappy, resourceful, and doesn't wait to be told what to do - **Reliability:** The person your teammates and customers can count on - detail-oriented, accountable, and consistent - **Customer Focus:** Exceptional communicator who builds trust quickly with senior stakeholders and knows how to navigate complex relationships - **Product Fluency:** Able to get up to speed on technical concepts quickly and explain them clearly; no coding required, but comfortable engaging with AI concepts like evals, validation, and model behavior - **Travel:** Willing to travel for customer engagements ### Nice to Haves - Comfort building lightweight tools or automations (scripts, no-code tools, etc.) - Familiarity with enterprise software deployments or B2B SaaS ### Compensation & Benefits At **Simile**, we provide competitive compensation packages that include base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. - **Salary Range:** $150,000 – $300,000 USD - *Note: Final offers are based on experience, specialized skills, interview performance, and relevant training.* - **Equity:** Grants are available for eligible roles, subject to board approval. - **Health & Wellness:** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. - **Time Off:** Flexible time off policies to support work-life balance. ### Our Process We prioritize thoughtful conversations and clear examples of past work. Our hiring journey is designed to help both sides align on fit, working style, and expectations. **Reapplication Policy:** To ensure a fair and thorough evaluation for all applicants, Simile observes a **90-day waiting period** before reconsidering candidates for the same role. ### Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion **Equal Opportunity:** Simile is an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, valuing an environment where everyone can contribute authentically. **Accommodations:** If you require support or reasonable accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please let us know. We are happy to assist. [View posting at Simile](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/simile/fa0a6f45-21af-43aa-96d0-6bcc4ece750e/application) ## About Simile Simile builds AI simulations grounded in real human data so enterprises can test customer, employee, and market decisions before deploying them. 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