Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad 2027

C3 AI•Redwood City, CA

27d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

C3 AI is seeking early professional Forward Deployed Engineers. As an Forward Deployed Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy AI-based enterprise applications at scale on the C3 Agentic AI Platform through hands-on, customer-facing engagements, including demonstrations, proofs-of-technology, trials, and production applications. This is a full-stack software engineering role with direct customer exposure. This role is open to candidates graduating in Summer or Fall 2027.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of Summer or Fall 2027.
Experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages, gained through coursework, academic projects, or internships.
Hands-on exposure to data structures, algorithms, cloud computing, relational or NoSQL databases, and profiling & optimization.
Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, or the fundamentals of LLM tool-calling/function execution, through coursework, research, or personal projects.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems.
Ability to thrive in an autonomous, empowering, and exciting work environment.
Great verbal and written communication skills to collaborate multi-functionally and improve scalability.
Interest in committing to a fun, friendly, expansive, and intellectually stimulating environment.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or hands-on exposure to JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.
Experience with Git or other version control software.
Internship, co-op, or academic project experience deploying applications at scale.
Experience using modern developer AI workflows (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) and understanding how they interact with underlying execution environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform.
Build and improve tools that help users understand and analyze large-scale data.
Perform debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of customer applications and solutions.
Assess technical risks and formulate mitigation strategies.
Develop new specifications, technical documentation, and user support guides.
Support technical demonstrations, proofs-of-technology, and customer training sessions alongside senior engineers.