> 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. # Capgemini Invent, Senior Consultant, Forward Deployed Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/b232e91e14739d9f Capgemini posts a senior FDE role to build what the customer runs in Houston, TX, at $135,000–$147,500 base. This Senior Consultant embeds with client teams to own engineering workstreams through deployment, building production-grade AI workflows and pipelines that clients adopt. Read from the employer’s posting on November 13, 2026. - [Capgemini](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/capgemini) - [Apply on Capgemini’s site](https://www.capgemini.com/jobs/595235-en_US+sap_btp/) $135,000–$147,500 - Houston, TX - 5+ years - Posted 2 days ago New Nov 12 What 1,865 senior FDE postings pay: middle half $160K–$220K. [Compare pay](https://nextmove.md/fde/salary/senior) This Senior Consultant embeds with client teams to own engineering workstreams through deployment, building production-grade AI workflows and pipelines that clients adopt. ## The work - **Kind of work**: Builds what the customer runs - **Time split**: Mostly building · - **Project stages**: Implementation · - **Code**: Writes production code · - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior · - **Role**: Technical lead · ## What they ask for - **Experience**: **5+ years** Embedded or client-facing engineering (posting states 5–6 years) - **Background**: Software engineering - **Location**: **Houston, TX** - **Employment**: Full-time - **Tools**: Python, SQL, Palantir Foundry, generative AI, AI workflows ## The job description from Capgemini At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose. ### About the Job You’re Considering As AI reshapes how organizations operate, compete, and create value, we are evolving our consulting model to be AI-enabled by design, augmenting human judgment with analytics, automation, and generative AI. Our teams are looking for consultants who are not only strong problem solvers, but who are excited to work differently in an AI-first world: curious, adaptable, and ready to help clients reimagine how work gets done. At Capgemini Invent, the Data Driven Transformation (DDT) team helps organizations unlock the full value of their data and AI investments to drive meaningful, scalable change. As part of Capgemini's Strategy & Transformation Consulting practice, DDT partners with clients to shape data-centric strategies, modern operating models, and AI-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Our unified team model brings together expertise across Data & AI Advisory, Data Platforms & Architecture, and Applied Data Fusion, enabling seamless collaboration from strategy through execution. ### Your Role You will own embedded technical workstreams and deliver production-grade solutions that client teams adopt. ### Key responsibilities include - Own workstreams through deployment. - Build AI workflows and pipelines. - Partner with client engineers. - Drive adoption through enablement. - Mentor consultants. ### Your Skills + Experience You bring strong AI literacy, including core AI and generative AI concepts, and understand how these capabilities apply to enterprise transformation. You are able to identify and support AI-enabled opportunities that improve business outcomes and delivery effectiveness, and you have experience working in AI-augmented ways of working to enhance research, analysis, and solution development. You collaborate effectively across strategy, technology, data, and design to enable AI-driven solutions, with a solid understanding of responsible AI principles such as ethics, privacy, security, and governance. You demonstrate curiosity and a continuous learning mindset around emerging AI capabilities and their practical application in client environments. ### Required Experience - 5–6 years in embedded or client-facing engineering. - Production Python and SQL. - Palantir Foundry or equivalent experience. - Ability to self-manage in ambiguity. - Track record of adopted software delivery. The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $135,000-147,5000 Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws. **Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.** In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: - Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave - Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) - Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) - Life and disability insurance - Employee assistance programs - Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility **Important Notice:** Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation. ### Disclaimers Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact. Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process. Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States. http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. - [View the posting at Capgemini](https://www.capgemini.com/jobs/595235-en_US+sap_btp/) ## FDE jobs in Houston 77 postings · 24 companies · read Nov 14, 2026 Median **$157,500** · middle half $141,200–$195,125 - [Rank these jobs by fit to you](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2Fb232e91e14739d9f&placement=list) ### [Capgemini Invent, Senior Consultant, Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/b232e91e14739d9f) **Capgemini** Public · 5000+ people business and technology transformation services - AI workflow builds - Palantir Foundry - Client engineers **$135,000–$147,500** · Houston, TX Posted 2 days ago New ### [Capgemini Invent, Consultant, Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/22e2ab830638d258) **Capgemini** Public · 5000+ people business and technology transformation services - Live AI deployments - Palantir Foundry - Client teams **$125–$137,500** · Houston, TX Posted 2 days ago 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 2 days ago New ### [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 Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Experienced Associate](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/4279b29bd63b4214) **PwC (US)** Late-stage private · 5000+ people Professional services / Consulting - Palantir Foundry - AI/ML solutions - 80% travel **$63,000–$140,000** · Chicago, IL +58 · Hybrid Posted 3 weeks ago ### [Capgemini Invent, Senior Consultant, Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/607005d8a90ecdfb) **Capgemini** Public · 5000+ people business and technology transformation services - AI pipelines - Enterprise clients - Palantir Foundry **$135,000–$147,500** · Houston, TX Posted 2 days ago New ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/d481950a10f5d32a) **alliant** 2000–5000 people Consulting, artificial intelligence, technology, and managed services - Tailored AI agents - AI accelerators - 30–50% travel Pay not posted · Houston, TX Posted 5 weeks ago ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/119cfd8fc34ca0bd) **Sia** Late-stage private · 2000–5000 people Management consulting, strategy, data and AI, business transformation, and creative marketing services - Production AI agents - 12 research labs - 3 office days **$117,000–$132,000** · Charlotte, NC +7 · Hybrid Posted 3 weeks ago ### [Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Senior Associate](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/8f2f106eae6e8759) **PwC (US)** Late-stage private · 5000+ people Professional services / Consulting - Palantir Foundry - AI solutions - 80% travel **$77,000–$202,000** · Chicago, IL +58 · Hybrid Posted 3 weeks ago - [Show all 77 jobs](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs?region=houston-metro) Hiring at Capgemini and want this page changed or removed? 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