About the RoleUiPath is redefining enterprise automation with AI. As a
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you'll work directly with customers to design and deploy
agentic, AI-powered workflows that transform how businesses operate.
This is a highly technical, customer-facing role for engineers who enjoy building in real-world environments. You'll take ambiguous problems, turn them into production systems, and see your work deliver immediate, measurable impact.
If you like operating at the intersection of
AI engineering, systems design, and customer impact, this role is built for you.
What You'll Do- Build and deploy LLM-powered applications and multi-agent workflows in production environments
- Design end-to-end solutions integrating APIs, enterprise systems, and data platforms
- Partner directly with customers to translate business problems into scalable AI solutions
- Own delivery from prototype production iteration
- Optimize systems for performance, cost, and reliability
- Contribute reusable patterns and influence product through real-world feedback
What We're Looking For- 5-8+ years of software engineering experience (including applied or customer-facing work)
- Strong coding skills in Python and/or TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and production AI systems
- Experience building and deploying complex, integrated systems
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and move quickly from idea to production
- Strong communication skills with both engineers and business stakeholders
Strong Preference- PhD or Master's in Computer Science (or related field)
- Experience with agent frameworks, orchestration systems, or distributed systems
- Familiarity with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)
- Background in applied AI, machine learning, or automation platforms
- Experience in startup, consulting, or forward-deployed environments
Why This Role- Build real AI systems in production - not just prototypes
- Work directly with customers solving high-value, complex problems
- Operate at the frontier of agentic AI + enterprise automation
- Influence product direction through hands-on experience
- See your work drive millions in business impact
Additional Details- Travel: ~20-30% to customer sites
- Location: Bellevue preferred; exceptional remote candidates considered
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Maybe you don't tick all the boxes above-but still think you'd be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. Because we know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes-and passion can't be learned.
Many of our roles allow for flexibility in when and where work gets done. Depending on the needs of the business and the role, the number of hybrid, office-based, and remote workers will vary from team to team. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline for this requisition. The application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
