> 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. # Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Vice President Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/6f40305272c7b9b3 Citigroup posts a vp FDE role to build for teams inside the company in New York, NY, at $142,320–$213,480 base, below the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. Build and embed production-grade AI agents with business-line squads, including reasoning and delegation workflows, enterprise-system integrations, and resilient execution pipelines. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Citigroup](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/citigroup) First seen Oct 15, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 8, 2026 **$142,320–$213,480** New York, NY Build and embed production-grade AI agents with business-line squads, including reasoning and delegation workflows, enterprise-system integrations, and resilient execution pipelines. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F6f40305272c7b9b3&placement=top) - [View posting at Citigroup](https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/New-York-New-York-United-States/Senior-Forward-Deployed-Engineer---Vice-President_261002781) 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 $142K–$213K Below the median Midpoint $178K · median $190K This job $142K to $213K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds for teams inside the company Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: Internal teams - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **6+ years** software engineering - **4+ years** professional Python proficiency Background - **Software engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 4+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in New York, NY. Could you work there? 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The overall objective of this role is to build production-grade agent reasoning loops, custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and robust error-handling mechanisms adhering to enterprise safety and quality standards. ### Responsibilities: - Writes robust, production-quality agent reasoning logic, memory management, and sub-agent delegation workflows in Python. - Develops custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers connecting AI agents to enterprise systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, DBaaS, Kafka, internal REST/gRPC services). - Implements resilient error handling, automated retry mechanisms, fallback routines, and Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) escalation triggers. - Integrates Lakera Guardrails for synchronous and asynchronous prompt-injection defense, jailbreak mitigation, and automated PII filtering/redaction. - Collaborates with C12 engineers to build automated regression testbeds and integrate Agentflow Studio evaluation harnesses into deployment workflows. - Advises and coaches junior developers, participating actively in sprint delivery and peer code reviews. - Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. ### Qualifications: - 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 4+ years of strong, professional Python proficiency. - Hands-on experience working with LLM APIs (R2D2 Gateway, OpenAI, Google Vertex AI) and integrating foundation models into backend services. - Experience with REST/gRPC API development, Docker, Git, Linux environments, and CI/CD automation pipelines. - Understanding of prompt engineering, structured JSON output validation (e.g., Pydantic), and vector search/retrieval patterns. - Proven ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced agile squads solving ambiguous technical problems. ### Education: - Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred. ----------------------------------------------------- ### Job Family Group: Technology ----------------------------------------------------- ### Job Family: Applications Development ----------------------------------------------------- ### Time Type: ----------------------------------------------------- ### Primary Location: New York New York United States ----------------------------------------------------- ### Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. ----------------------------------------------------- ### Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ----------------------------------------------------- ### Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ----------------------------------------------------- ### Anticipated Posting Close Date: Oct 22, 2026 ----------------------------------------------------- ### Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi. 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Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right ----------------------------------------------------- *Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.* *If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. * View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. [View posting at Citigroup](https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/New-York-New-York-United-States/Senior-Forward-Deployed-Engineer---Vice-President_261002781) ## About Citigroup Global bank serving institutions, governments, investors and consumers across payments, markets, banking, wealth and U.S. cards. 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