Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Microsoft • Mountain View, CA

92d • $100,600 - $199,000

About The Position

We're entering a new era, one defined by the power of AI to reshape what's possible. At Microsoft, we're not just exploring the future of AI, we're building it. Our mission is ambitious: to create an open, next-generation AI platform that empowers organizations to unlock unprecedented value. Imagine a world where businesses can summon intelligent, bespoke AI agents that accelerate decision-making, enhance productivity, and transform customer experiences. This is your chance to help shape that future. As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you'll operate at the intersection of advanced AI technology and real-world business impact — embedded directly with customers to bring bold ideas to life. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code.
• 2+ years of experience with successful demonstration of system security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• 1+ years experience designing and implementing ML/LLM-based solutions in production environments.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Experience leveraging generative AI technologies to develop innovative and user-focused product features.
• Capable of optimizing, prompting and finetuning AI-based solutions for performance, accuracy, and scalability.
• Experience coaching and growing engineers within the team.

Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with customers to address their most pressing challenges.
• Collaborate on-site, virtually, or in hybrid models to design and deliver AI-powered solutions.
• Move quickly from concept to prototype to production, iterating alongside stakeholders.
• Engineer data pipelines and integrations, build custom applications, and deploy scalable workflows.
• Monitor, refine, and drive adoption of the solutions built.
• Share insights from the field with Microsoft's engineering teams to influence AI platform direction.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, mentor peers, and help set standards for AI-first transformation.

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree