> 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. # Senior AI Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/b6baf55b3e41696e Simpson Thacher & Bartlett posts a senior FDE role to build for teams inside the company in New York, NY, at $175,000–$200,000 base, level with the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. Senior AI Engineer on the Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration team, responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing enterprise-scale generative AI solutions and applications. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Simpson Thacher & Bartlett](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/simpson-thacher-bartlett) First seen Sep 28, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 8, 2026 **$175,000–$200,000** New York, NY Hybrid Senior AI Engineer on the Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration team, responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing enterprise-scale generative AI solutions and applications. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2Fb6baf55b3e41696e&placement=top) - [View posting at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett](https://stblaw.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/New-York-NY/Senior-AI-Engineer_R-2026-928) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $175K–$200K Level with the median Midpoint $188K · median $190K This job $175K to $200K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds for teams inside the company Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: Internal teams - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **5+ years** software engineering, cloud engineering, or AI engineering - **8+ years** software engineering, cloud engineering, or AI engineering (upper end of stated range) - **2+ years** designing and deploying Generative AI or LLM-based solutions in enterprise environments Background - **Software engineering** Visa - **No visa sponsorship** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 2+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in New York, NY. Could you work there? The posting says no visa sponsorship. Do you need one? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: New York, NY - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid - **Remote work restrictions**: Hybrid position based in New York, NY - **Visa sponsorship**: Not available - **Pay**: ## More like this [Google](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/google) ### [Technical Solutions Consultant, Global Security Systems and Technology Applied Data and AI Solutions](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/fade74c6c6f014d8) Boulder, CO · Austin, TX · +3 more 3w ago $152,000–$221,000 [Ultra](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/ultra) ### [Product Engineer, AI Enablement](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/80467aecc7af1594) New York, NY On-site 13d ago $150,000–$225,000 [Worldwide Clinical Trials](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/worldwide-clinical-trials) ### [AI Forward Deployed Engineer - Finance-focused (US)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/73308fed2f1ac7f2) Research Triangle Park, NC · Portland, OR · +6 more Remote 4w ago $121,500–$240,500 - [Other jobs at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett (1)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/simpson-thacher-bartlett) ## The job description from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join the Infrastructure Automation & Orchestration team. The Senior AI Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions, agents, and AI-powered applications. This role develops scalable AI systems leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic workflows, Model Context Protocol (MCP) frameworks, tools, hooks, and custom integrations. The Senior AI Engineer will partner closely with business stakeholders, software engineers, architects, and data teams to identify high-value AI opportunities and translate them into production-ready solutions. This role requires hands-on experience building AI applications, integrating enterprise systems, developing autonomous and semi-autonomous agents, and implementing governance, security, and operational best practices in an enterprise environment. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, develop, and deploy enterprise Generative AI solutions using commercial and open-source foundation models. - Build and maintain AI agents, agent orchestration frameworks, and multi-agent systems to automate complex business processes. - Develop and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures leveraging enterprise knowledge repositories and structured/unstructured data sources. - Design and develop custom AI tools, hooks, skills, and integrations to extend agent capabilities and improve business outcomes. - Build and maintain MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and related infrastructure to securely integrate AI systems with enterprise applications and services. - Develop AI-powered applications using Python, APIs, cloud-native services, etc. - Monitor, optimize, and scale data workflows to improve performance and cost-efficiency. - Develop best practices for data engineering processes, documentation, and governance. - Partner with infrastructure and security teams to implement scalable, secure, and compliant AI solutions. - Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact AI use cases. - Provide technical guidance on AI architecture, implementation patterns, and emerging industry capabilities. EDUCATION - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in lieu of formal education. - Legal IT experience a plus but not required. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Required - 5 - 8 years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, or AI engineering. - 2+ years of experience designing and deploying Generative AI or LLM-based solutions in enterprise environments. - Strong experience with Python and modern software development practices. - Experience building AI agents/frameworks and AI-powered automation solutions. - Experience developing custom AI tools, skills, functions, and integrations. - Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise APIs, databases, and SaaS platforms. - Strong understanding of prompt engineering, context management, model evaluation, and AI application architecture. - Knowledge of vector databases, semantic search, and document retrieval techniques. - Strong understanding of AI security, governance, and data privacy practices. - Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. - Excellent communication skills and experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred - Experience with Claude Code, Anthropic APIs, MCP servers, and agentic development frameworks. - Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search, and related Azure AI services. ### Salary Information NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible. ### Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. ### Privacy Notice For information about how Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP collects and processes your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice available at https://www.stblaw.com/other/privacy-notice. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. #LI-Hybrid [View posting at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett](https://stblaw.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/New-York-NY/Senior-AI-Engineer_R-2026-928) ## About Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Global law firm advising financial sponsors, corporates, funds, banks, and boards on high-stakes transactions, disputes, regulatory issues, and innovation-heavy legal work. 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