Forward Deployed Engineer

View all jobsForward Deployed EngineerSan Francisco • Remote - United StatesForward Deployed EngineeringRemoteFull-timeAbout the team PromptQL’s Forward Deployed Engineers sits on our AI Catalyst Team (ACT). We are a group of technical GTM professionals that drive our future and current customer’s success by architecting, implementing, and evolving AI solutions through PromptQL agentic-data access layer. ACT blends deep technical expertise with customer-facing skills providing expert guidance and implementation support from initial discovery through post-sale expansion. ACT enables industry leaders and enterprise organizations to elevate their AI ambitions and deliver true disruptive transformation.As we scale to meet the needs of our customers and the evolving AI industry, we are placing Forward Deployed Engineers into our customer engagements ensuring seamless adoption, strategic guidance, and world-class service to drive customer innovation and growth, powered by PromptQLLocationSF Bay Area: hybrid in-office 3 days per week Other locations in the US: remoteAbout the role PromptQL is looking for Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) to guide our customers through their entire technical journey with us. You are a strategic advisor, as well as a hands-on executor, that serves as the technical cornerstone throughout our customer’s AI transformation journey. The role spans pre-sales technical validation, solution architecture, implementation, and ongoing customer success. This kind of implementation work calls for hustle, drive, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership. The best FDEs take initiative, think independently, and are always looking to learn. While familiarity with the AI industry can be helpful, the most important quality is a mindset that questions convention and seeks better solutions in an AI first environment. Role Requirements7+ years of experience in technical pre-sales and/or post-sales implementation rolesProven track record as a Principal Architect, Professional Services Consultant, Technical Delivery Lead, or Pre-Sales Engineering LeaderDirect experience designing, building, or implementing generative AI applicationsFamiliarity with large language models, vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworksExperience with data access technologies and API developmentBackground in implementing complex data projects at enterprise scaleKnowledge of MLOps, DataOps, or AI engineering practicesPrior experience with query languages and data transformation techniquesSuccess in services-led, consultative technical engagementsProven track record identifying and capturing expansion opportunities in existing accountsExperience delivering complex data-oriented projects involving multiple stakeholders and technologiesStrong understanding of enterprise data ecosystems, API integration patterns, and modern architecturesExceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to various audiencesHistory of building trust-based relationships with technical and business stakeholdersBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferredAbout youMust thrive in high ambiguous, fast moving start up environmentsMust be able to travel onsite to customer engagementsMust be highly collaborative and think outside of the box (no egos allowed!)Must be curious about emerging, innovative tech, particularly around AIMust be a self-starter and customer obsessedCompensation $180,000 - $240,000 base salary + CommissionsCommissions  EquityAbout PromptQLWe’re helping the world’s most innovative enterprises build AI-native applications with 100% reliability on their enterprise data with PromptQL. PromptQL is the AI platform that delivers human level reliability for natural language based analysis and automation on your data & systems. When accuracy, transparency, and repeatability matter, PromptQL makes AI trustworthy, scalable, and real.We're on a mission to bring the full value...