Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Olive Systems Group•Miami, FL

About The Position

Olive Systems is building a network of experienced Forward Deployed Engineers for opportunities with fast-growing AI and technology companies across the United States. This is not an internal engineering position at Olive Systems. Candidates may be introduced to partner companies based on their technical background, experience, and career preferences. Specific location, compensation, employment arrangements, and work authorization or sponsorship requirements vary by opportunity. Forward Deployed Engineers work closely with customers and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges, often in the absence of predefined requirements. They take ownership of technical solutions from initial discovery through production deployment, combining software engineering expertise with product thinking and independent problem-solving. Opportunities may be fully remote, hybrid, or onsite, depending on the company. The hiring process includes an initial AI-powered technical evaluation focused on real engineering experience, a conversation with Olive Systems about background and preferences, and introductions to relevant partner-company opportunities. Additional interviews or assessments may be required by partner companies.

Requirements

Strong hands-on software engineering experience.
A proven track record of building and shipping production systems.
Ability to own complex technical challenges from start to finish.
Experience designing software architecture and making technical trade-offs.
Confidence working with ambiguous or evolving requirements.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to move quickly from problem discovery to implementation.

Nice To Haves

Experience building AI-powered applications using LLMs, RAG, or AI agents.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Background in early-stage startups or fast-paced product environments.
Previous experience working directly with enterprise customers.
Experience developing MVPs, prototypes, or custom integrations.

Responsibilities

Work directly with customers to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions.
Design, develop, and deploy production-ready applications and systems.
Build prototypes and turn successful concepts into scalable products.
Work across backend, frontend, APIs, cloud infrastructure, data, and AI technologies.
Make architectural and technical decisions independently.
Collaborate with founders, product managers, and engineering teams.
Identify opportunities to turn custom solutions into reusable product capabilities.
Own technical solutions from initial discovery through production deployment.
Move quickly from problem discovery to implementation.