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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

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A senior forward deployed engineer partners directly with clients to define ambiguous, high-impact business problems and build scalable, AI-powered solutions.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

Not posted

The work

Builds what the customer runs

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 (not covered)
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
External customers
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Experience

  • 5+ yearsExperience across software engineering, data engineering, data science, or applied AI

Background

  • Software engineering
  • Implementation and data engineering

Tools

  • Next.js
  • React
  • PostgreSQL
  • LLM/AI APIs
  • Vercel
  • AWS
  • GCP

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Company size: About 51–200 people19%
  • Fully remote28%
  • Company stage: Later private33%
  • Individual contributor or manager: Individual contributor49%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

The job description from SBI Growth Advisory

Posted by SBI Growth Advisory on

Forward Deployed Engineer

When you join SBI as a Senior Full Stack Developer (Forward Deployed Engineering), you are joining a firm that is redefining how go-to-market consulting is delivered through data, analytics, and AI.

In this role, you will work directly with clients to identify their highest-impact problems, translate them into structured approaches, and design and deploy scalable, AI-powered solutions. You will operate side-by-side with clients building in real time, iterating quickly, and demonstrating value throughout the engagement.

You are not handed well-defined problems. You are expected to define them, solve them, and ensure solutions are adopted. This role requires a unique combination of technical depth, business acumen, and the ability to operate effectively with stakeholders in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience across software engineering, data engineering, data science, or applied AI. Specifically, the ideal candidate will have experience in:

  • Building and deploying data-driven or AI-powered systems in production using Next.js, React, and PostgreSQL
  • Developing workflows, automation, or agent-based systems with modern LLM/AI APIs
  • Working with APIs, integrations, and scalable system design on cloud platforms (Vercel, AWS, GCP)
  • Partnering directly with clients or stakeholders to define and solve ambiguous problems
  • Communicating technical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences
  • Operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where speed and quality are both expected
  • Experience in consulting, revenue operations, or go-to-market strategy is a strong plus.

CCPA Notice for California applicants:

https://sbigrowth.com/ccpa-and-cpra

View posting at SBI Growth Advisory

About SBI Growth Advisory

SBI advises and works alongside companies to improve go-to-market strategy and execution through consulting, advisory, training, and growth intelligence software.

Private Late · 100–200 people

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
Pay not posted
Location
US
Work arrangement
Remote
Experience requirements
  • 5+ years: Experience across software engineering, data engineering, data science, or applied AI (required)

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