Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Updated October 25, 2026

Pay not postedNew York, NYOn-site15mo ago

Forward Deployed Engineer at Sea12 Technologies, working on-site with enterprise customers in manufacturing, logistics, and construction to apply AI solutions to real-world operational challenges.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

Not posted

Median $190K

Typical senior FDE payMiddle 50% of 1,789 postings$160K–$220K

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

Mostly building
Mixed
Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

Pre-sales (not covered)
Proof of concept (not covered)
Implementation
Operations

Travel Required, amount not stated

Coding: Writes production code
Builds for: External customers
Level: Senior
Role: Individual contributor

What they ask for

Tools

Python
SQL
JavaScript
Go
C#
LLMs

Less common in FDE jobs

Company size: About 1–50 people9%
Company stage: Early12%
On-site37%
Individual contributor or manager: Individual contributor49%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

The job description from Sea12

Posted by Sea12 on Jul 13, 2025

At Sea12 Technologies, we work with some of the largest public and private companies in the world - taking an executive level approach to their toughest challenges, and solving them with our technology. We specialize in critical industries, such as Manufacturing, Logistics, and Construction, and deliver results that touch millions of people every day.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with our customers, boots on the ground on the factory floor and in the dispatch rooms. You will bridge the gap between frontier AI research and tangible physical impact for critical industries. One month, you may be working with a Fortune 500 Freight Brokerage, working directly with the executive team to automate customer communications with LLMs. The next month, you may be working with a major cruise line, onsite onboard their ships, helping the crew revolutionize fleet operations.

We’re well funded from leading VCs, are growing quickly, and in only months have secured enterprise scale engagements with lasting impact. If you want to build things that drive tangible outcomes you can see with your own eyes, then Sea12 is the place for you.

Experience/Responsibilities

Passion: Passionate about the impact of AI systems, and traditionally overlooked industries, such as manufacturing and logistics.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex ideas simply
Problem Scouting: Ability to identify the most high value problems to solve among a myriad of potential approaches.
Feedback: The ability to design and quickly iterate on strong feedback loops from customers. Prioritizing adoption over ego.
Travel: Ability and desire to travel often, and witness technical deployments with your own eyes.
Coding Experience: Strong ability Python, SQL, Javascript (Go, C# nice to have)

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