> 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. # Forward Deployed Solution Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/8a2abf0c662796af AVEVA posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Lake Forest, CA, at $103,000–$207,000 base, level with the mid-level FDE median of $150,000 across 127 postings with pay. Own a defined technical workstream in forward-deployed engineering engagements, implementing AVEVA solutions with customer data and systems from configuration through testing, validation, and handover. Read from the employer’s posting on November 15, 2026. - [AVEVA](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/aveva) - [Apply on AVEVA’s site](https://aveva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/AVEVA_careers/job/Lake-Forest-California-United-States-of-America/Forward-Deployed-Solution-Engineer_R016180) $103,000–$207,000 Near the median - Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid - 5+ years - Posted yesterday New Midpoint $155K, close to the median of 127 mid-level FDE postings. [Compare pay](https://nextmove.md/fde/salary/mid-level) Own a defined technical workstream in forward-deployed engineering engagements, implementing AVEVA solutions with customer data and systems from configuration through testing, validation, and handover. ## The work - **Kind of work**: Builds what the customer runs - **Time split**: Mostly building · - **Project stages**: Implementation · - **Code**: Configuration only · - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Mid · - **Role**: Individual contributor · ## What they ask for - **Experience**: **5+ years** Relevant experience in industrial technology implementation and technical project delivery - **Background**: Implementation and data engineering - **Location**: **Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid** Hybrid; most roles are expected to be onsite at a local office 50% of working hours. The arrangement for this position will be confirmed during hiring. - **Employment**: Full-time - **Tools**: AVEVA, Copilot, AI/ML, Generative AI, APIs, cloud/edge, industrial data ## The job description from AVEVA AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. ### Salary Range $103,000.00 - $207,000.00 **This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.** ### Job Title: Forward Deployed Solution Engineer **Location: **Lake Forest/Irvine, CA **Employment Type:** Full Time (Hybrid) ### The role The Forward Deployed Solution Engineer owns a defined technical workstream within an FDE engagement. Working within agreed architecture and standards, the role applies customer domain context to configure, integrate, test, troubleshoot, validate, document, and hand over AVEVA solutions using real customer data, systems, and constraints. The role is accountable for quality, timelines, reusable technical outputs, and timely risk escalation. ### What you'll do - Own a defined FDE technical workstream from implementation through validation and handover. - Build, configure, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and adapt AVEVA solutions in real customer environments. - Apply established architecture, standards, methods, and governance to deliver reliable outcomes. - Clarify requirements, dependencies, risks, feasibility, and implementation needs for the workstream. - Implement creative and out of the box solutioning strategies against identified product feature gaps - Resolve non-routine technical issues across APIs, integrations, data flows, configuration, performance, security, and deployment. - Support demonstrations, acceptance testing, performance checks, validation, and production-readiness activities. - Create reusable configurations, connectors, templates, AI patterns, implementation notes, and troubleshooting guidance. - Coordinate with peers and adjacent teams, guide less-experienced contributors where appropriate, and escalate material risks early. ### What you bring (Must Have) - Typically, 5-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated capability in industrial technology implementation and technical project delivery. - Hands-on capability in AVEVA solution configuration, integration, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and handover. - Working knowledge of AVEVA products, customer domain workflows, industrial data, customer systems, APIs, cloud/edge, security, performance, and deployment constraints. - Practical domain awareness of the customer’s operating model, workflows, KPIs, and value drivers, so the solution solves the right industrial problem. - Ability to work within agreed architecture, standards, methodologies, governance, and engagement priorities. - Sound judgment in resolving non-routine technical issues and escalating risks early. - Clear customer-facing and cross-team communication skills. - Developing AI Agents, Skills, Tools, Plugins etc. using any one of the agentic framework preferably MAF (Microsoft Asset Framework) - AI tools for SDLC like Copilot & practical awareness of AI/ML and Generative AI use cases within agreed technical, safety, and governance guidance. - Accountability for quality, schedule, documentation, testing evidence, reusable outputs, and reliable handover. ### What Success Looks Like - Defined FDE technical workstreams are delivered reliably, on time, and in line with agreed architecture, standards, and customer success criteria. - AVEVA solutions are configured, integrated, tested, validated, documented, and handed over with clear evidence of quality and operational readiness. - Non-routine technical issues are resolved using sound judgment, with material risks, dependencies, and trade-offs escalated early. - Reusable configurations, templates, troubleshooting notes, implementation guidance, and AI or integration patterns improve delivery quality for future FDE engagements. - Peers, Architects, Leads, and customer-facing stakeholders view the role as a dependable technical contributor who builds confidence through practical execution, clear communication, and reliable handover. ### Services at AVEVA Our dynamic global team of 700+ engineers, developers, consultants, solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical, but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVA’s solutions. If you’re analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you. Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/ ### USA Benefits include Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ ### Hybrid working We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. ### Hiring process Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process ### About AVEVA AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/ Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/ AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. - [View the posting at AVEVA](https://aveva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/AVEVA_careers/job/Lake-Forest-California-United-States-of-America/Forward-Deployed-Solution-Engineer_R016180) ## FDE jobs in Los Angeles 189 postings · 79 companies · read Nov 15, 2026 Median **$190,000** · middle half $153,875–$218,548 - [Rank these jobs by fit to you](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F8a2abf0c662796af&placement=list) ### [Forward Deployed Solution Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/8a2abf0c662796af) **AVEVA** Acquired · 5000+ people Industrial software and industrial intelligence - AI agent building - Industrial data - 700+ person team **$103,000–$207,000** · Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid Posted yesterday New ### [Forward Deployed AI Architect](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/a255cc6d726eec7f) **Crowe** 5000+ people Accounting, audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services - Agentic AI - 80% travel - Client-embedded **$102,400–$204,100** · Chicago, IL +36 · Hybrid Posted 3 days ago New ### [Forward Deployed AI Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/2dd4639b3cda8839) **Turing** Series E · 2000–5000 people AI data, research acceleration, and enterprise AI - Agent workflows - Large enterprises - Initial team **$200,000–$250,000** · Los Angeles, CA · On-site Posted 3 days ago New ### [Forward Deployed AI Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/31c0810cb959ae57) **Circadia Health** Late-stage private · 100–200 people Healthcare technology and medical equipment - EHR integrations - Home-health teams - LLM workflows Pay not posted · El Segundo, CA · On-site Posted 4 days ago New ### [Principal Software Engineer / Architect – AI – Legal FDE](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/48c1abac36827122) **Thomson Reuters** Public · 5000+ people Professional information services / legal-tech / tax and compliance software / news - 1M professionals - Top law firms - Legal AI systems **$158,900–$340,000** · New York, NY +5 · Hybrid Posted 4 days ago New ### [Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, Google Cloud](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/2fdc34e1d9832ea5) **Ingram Micro** Public · 5000+ people Technology distribution / B2B IT platform - AI agents - Vertex AI - Enterprise clients **$133,400–$226,800** · Irvine, CA Posted 9 days ago ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/202e5a48c009cc01) **Sia** Late-stage private · 2000–5000 people Management consulting, strategy, data and AI, business transformation, and creative marketing services - LLM agents and RAG - 12 AI labs - 3 office days **$130,600–$147,000** · New York, NY +8 · Hybrid Posted 3 weeks ago ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/21c5069a6e0eb394) **PVM** 50–100 people Federal digital services and Palantir implementation for public-sector missions - Wildfire shutoffs - Utility operations - 50+ data objects Pay not posted · Los Angeles, CA · Remote Posted 3 weeks ago ### [Senior Legal Engineer, CoCounsel FDE](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/ef7a2e5d13b23d62) **Thomson Reuters** Public · 5000+ people Professional information services / legal-tech / tax and compliance software / news - Legal workflow AI - Legal professionals - JD required **$102,200–$218,600** · Frisco, TX +8 · Hybrid Posted 8 days ago - [Show all 189 jobs](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs?region=greater-la) Hiring at AVEVA and want this page changed or removed? 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