Sr Forward Deployment Engineer
AI summary of the role
Senior Forward Deployment Engineer embeds within a T-Mobile business unit to drive net-new agentic AI delivery, bridging hands-on engineering with emerging leadership.
What you’ll do
- Drive the technical agenda for net-new agentic AI delivery within the assigned business domain.
- Design and deliver net-new agentic AI solutions in live production environments, including RAG pipelines, prompt orchestration, and multi-agent workflows.
- Build integration layers connecting AI solutions to BU tools and data sources; normalize datasets and close data quality gaps.
- Mentor and technically guide co-deployed Engineers through code review, solution iteration feedback, and coaching.
What you’ll bring
- 4-7+ years production engineering experience with hands-on LLM deployment: prompt engineering, RAG architecture, agent orchestration.
- Strong production Python; proficiency in at least one additional language (Go, TypeScript, or Java).
- Proficiency in complex SQL, ETL/ELT pipeline design, and system integrations with enterprise data sources.
- Cloud-native deployment experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD on AWS (primary) or Azure/GCP.
Technologies
Python · Go · TypeScript · Java · LLM · RAG · agent orchestration · Docker · Kubernetes · AWS · SQL · ETL
About T-Mobile
Third-largest US wireless carrier ('Un-carrier'), serving 100M+ customers with 5G mobile, home internet, and a fast-growing fiber broadband footprint.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
role bridges deep hands-on engineering with emerging leadership accountability. Performance is measured by validated return on investment outcomes for the domain and by the quality and impact of the delivery team supported. This role reports to the Manager or Senior Manager, Forward Deployment Engineer within the assigned domain. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, advocating for agile methodologies, and promoting transparency in all that we do. Join us in embodying the spirit of the 'Un-carrier' and make a tangible impact! If you're up to the challenge, apply today! Job Responsibilities: Technical Domain Leadership: Drive the technical agenda for net-new agentic AI delivery within the assigned business domain. Lead scoping and diagnostic sessions with BU stakeholders and TPMs to define requirements, map workflows, and assess data and integration readiness.
More from the job description
At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! Are you ready to join the Un-carrier movement? The Senior Engineer, Forward Deployment is an experienced technical practitioner who embeds within a T-Mobile business unit and operates with significantly greater autonomy than an Engineer FDE. Senior FDEs are the primary execution force: they drive the technical agenda for net-new agentic AI delivery, mentor Engineers co-deployed alongside them, and step in as acting domain lead when needed. This role bridges deep hands-on engineering with emerging leadership accountability. Performance is measured by validated return on investment outcomes for the domain and by the quality and impact of the delivery team supported. This role reports to the Manager or Senior Manager, Forward Deployment Engineer within the assigned domain. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, advocating for agile methodologies, and promoting transparency in all that we do. Join us in embodying the spirit [... source excerpt omitted ...] rship: Drive the technical agenda for net-new agentic AI delivery within the assigned business domain. Lead scoping and diagnostic sessions with BU stakeholders and TPMs to define requirements, map workflows, and assess data and integration readiness. Maintain trusted working relationships with BU managers and communicate delivery progress and milestones to domain stakeholders. Agentic System Delivery & Iteration: Design and deliver net-new agentic AI solutions in live production environments. Implement system integrations, RAG pipelines, prompt orchestration layers, and multi-agent workflows tailored to BU-specific needs. Run controlled A/B experiments and document measured return [... source excerpt omitted ...] new FDEs rotating into the domain and contribute to FDE practice methodology. Practice Reporting & Contribution: Contribute to practice reporting cycles that support TPM-defined requirements and delivery planning. Document failure modes, edge cases, and performance gaps in a structured format. Participate in rotation planning and knowledge transfer sessions. Owns and leads scoping sessions independently. Drives the technical agenda for the full domain. Communicates directly with BU managers and middle management on delivery progress and milestone accountability. Owns end-to-end solution architecture and delivery. Makes independent design decisions across the full agentic stack
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