Senior - Forward Deployed Engineer
About The Position
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you own end to end delivery for complex AI engagements. You translate business challenges into technical solutions, lead solution design and deployment, and operate as a trusted technical partner to customers. You are accountable not just for what gets built, but for whether it works-technically, operationally, and for the people who rely on it. You operate with significant autonomy, bring deep expertise in at least one technical domain, and confidently bridge engineering rigor with business value. You use AI assisted development tools across the full delivery lifecycle to accelerate learning, improve quality, and deliver measurable impact.
Requirements
- Demonstrable expertise in Python, (or another modern language such as C#, Node.js or TypeScript); experience working with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus
- Solid grasp of the software delivery lifecycle, version control (Git & GitHub), and data engineering tools such as Pandas and Spark
- Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google AI) and distributed computing architectures
- Must be willing to work onsite West Palm Beach, FL
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with community-driven AI tools and libraries, including Hugging Face and relevant repositories
- Deep technical expertise in one or two domains, with broad understanding across AI/ML, cloud, and consulting
- Experience designing, building, or integrating multi-agent systems and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, Agent Framework, AutoGen, CrewAI), including the development of agent protocols and coordination mechanisms
- Practical knowledge of deploying RAG architectures and integrating structured and unstructured knowledge sources into AI solutions
- Knowledge of system-level optimisation and security best practices for scalable AI systems
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical value to diverse stakeholders, including executive audiences
- Willingness to travel and work on customer premises as required
- Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline - or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to understand business challenges and translate them into high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose technical solutions, prioritising the right outcome over the fastest one
- Build and iterate custom AI solutions tailored to customer needs, leveraging agentic AI frameworks
- Own delivery end to end, from scoping to production. Work as part of the customer team to engineer and deploy production‑ready solutions that drive adoption and measurable business outcomes.
- Troubleshoot and enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Systematically capture deployment learnings, document best practices, and proactively share insights to inform enhancements to Kyndryl’s core platforms and frameworks
- Adapt quickly to emerging technologies and evolving customer requirements by engaging in ongoing professional development
- Actively contribute to the evolution of Kyndryl’s AI platforms through feedback, code contributions, and collaboration with product teams
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- disability
- retirement benefits
- paid leave
- paid time off
- Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
