> 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 Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/c0d5092ff0bdfea8 PGA TOUR posts a FDE role to build for teams inside the company in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with no pay posted. Implements practical AI-enabled workflows across PGA TOUR departments, from discovery and requirements through configuration, integration, rollout, and ongoing support. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [PGA TOUR](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pga-tour) First seen Oct 24, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 8, 2026 Pay not posted Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Implements practical AI-enabled workflows across PGA TOUR departments, from discovery and requirements through configuration, integration, rollout, and ongoing support. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2Fc0d5092ff0bdfea8&placement=top) - [View posting at PGA TOUR](https://pgatour.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PGATOURExternal/job/Ponte-Vedra-Beach-FL/Forward-Deployed-Engineer_R015421) 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 Not posted Mid-level FDE postings, 106 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $123K to $162K, median $149K. ### The work Builds for teams inside the company Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Configuration only - **Builds for**: Internal teams - **Level**: Mid - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **5+ years** software engineering, systems integration, solutions engineering, technical implementation, AI-enabled solution delivery, or related technical role Background - **Software engineering** - **Solutions and customer engineering** - **Implementation and data engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 5+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a mid-level role. What level are you at now? The job is in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. 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Working closely with internal stakeholders including product teams, engineering, data science and AI COE, cybersecurity, privacy, technology operations, and approved vendors. The Forward Deployed Engineer documents existing workflows, defines requirements, configures approved tools with the AI Governance Committee, and supports rollout of repeatable solutions that are secure, accurate, reliable, and easy for employees to use. This is an implementation-focused role centered on assigned use cases and department-level workflow improvements. The engineer evaluates whether a business need can be met through existing enterprise platforms, configuration, integration, workflow redesign, or vendor capability, and will escalate larger product, roadmap, architecture, or custom-development decisions to AI leadership. ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. - Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering, systems integration, solutions engineering, technical implementation, AI-enabled solution delivery, or a related technical role. - Experience configuring, building, implementing, or integrating enterprise software platforms, API integrations, data pipelines, and custom AI/LLM-powered applications. - Strong full-stack or backend skills including Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, REST APIs, cloud services, and modern software implementation practices. - Familiarity with generative AI tools, LLMs, system prompt design, retrieval-based workflows, knowledge bases, AI agents, connectors, and related implementation patterns. - Experience documenting workflows, translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements, and evaluating practical implementation options. - Robust interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders. - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently while collaborating with subject-matter experts as needed. - Familiarity with data privacy, cybersecurity, governance, responsible AI, and enterprise software approval processes preferred. - Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms preferred. - Sports, media, digital products, content operations, live event, or enterprise transformation experience preferred. ### Responsibilities ### Discovery & Requirements - Partner with assigned departments to document existing workflows, pain points, manual processes, and opportunities for AI-enabled improvement. - Translate stakeholder needs into clear requirements, workflow maps, acceptance criteria, and success measures. ### Implementation - Configure and implement approved AI tools, connectors, skills, automation, and internal systems for department-specific workflows. - Build lightweight prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate feasibility and demonstrate practical value. - Evaluate whether stakeholder needs can be met via existing platforms, configuration, integration, or vendor capability versus escalation to AI leadership. ### Delivery & Support - Support rollout, user adoption, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for implemented workflows. - Educate stakeholders and employees on using assigned AI-enabled tools and workflows effectively and responsibly. - Create and maintain documentation, implementation guides, workflow maps, and training/handoff materials. - Capture user feedback, recurring issues, adoption signals, efficiency gains, and operational risks for assigned use cases. - Perform system configuration, integration support, testing, and operational tasks to maintain assigned workflows. ### Cross-Functional Partnership - Partner with product, engineering, data science, cybersecurity, privacy, technology operations, and vendor teams to ensure workflows meet PGA Tour standards. - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. [View posting at PGA TOUR](https://pgatour.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/PGATOURExternal/job/Ponte-Vedra-Beach-FL/Forward-Deployed-Engineer_R015421) ## About PGA TOUR Operates professional golf tours and competitions, while producing and distributing golf media and serving players, fans, sponsors, and host communities. 200–500 people ## Similar jobs [Citi (Citigroup Inc.)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/citi-citigroup-inc) ### [Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Assistant Vice President](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f88cccc7095f5797) New York, NY 2w ago $121,200–$181,800 [Cadence Design Systems](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/cadence-design-systems) ### [Lead Solutions Engineer– Back Office Transformation](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/7ae6852e1ccbf28b) San Jose, CA 3mo ago $114,800–$213,200 [Planet Labs](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/planet-labs) ### [Infrastructure Solutions Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1ffa2294b4ad69da) US Remote 3w ago $127,000–$180,600 [The Carlyle Group](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/the-carlyle-group) ### [Forward Deployed Product Engineer, Global Private Equity Technology](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/a4c3fd47cb48fa8d) Washington, DC Hybrid 7w ago $130,000–$140,000 [Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/pillsbury-winthrop-shaw-pittman-llp) ### [AI Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/d91ba8cb89c06831) Nashville, TN 2w ago $85,000–$170,000 - [Compare mid FDE salary ranges](https://nextmove.md/fde/salary/mid-level) - [Similar jobs that build for teams inside the company](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs?role=internal-deployment) Hiring at PGA TOUR and want this page changed or removed? 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