Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Job Description
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.
Locations
- Mountain View, California, United States, Mountain View, California, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Required Qualifications
- 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. (degree)
- OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- 2+ years of experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code. (degree)
- 2+ years of experience with successful demonstration of system security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability. (degree)
- 1+ years experience designing and implementing ML/LLM-based solutions in production environments. (degree)
- This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. (degree)
- 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. (degree)
- OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- Experience leveraging generative AI technologies to develop innovative and user-focused product features. (degree)
- Capable of optimizing, prompting and finetuning AI-based solutions for performance, accuracy, and scalability. (degree)
- Experience coaching and growing engineers within the team. (degree)
Travel Requirements
3 days / week in-office
