Forward Deployed Engineer Job at Microsoft Corporation (Multiple Locations)

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.

Job Responsibility

As a Microsoft Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll be a hands-on builder working in close partnership with customers to address their most pressing challenges
You’ll move quickly from concept to prototype to production, iterating alongside stakeholders to ensure solutions are both technically sound and operationally adopted
Your work will span engineering data pipelines and integrations, building custom applications, and deploying scalable workflows that bring AI to life in critical business processes
Your role doesn’t end at launch -- you’ll remain accountable for monitoring, refining, and driving adoption of what you build
As a bridge between the customer environment and Microsoft’s engineering teams, you’ll also share insights from the field that influence the direction of our AI platforms
As part of a growing FDE community, you’ll contribute to knowledge sharing, mentor peers, and help set the standards for how Microsoft delivers AI-first transformation

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience
Competence with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code
Solid understanding and successful demonstration of system security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Practical Experience with AI/LLMs: Experience designing and implementing ML/LLM-based solutions in production environments
Experience leveraging generative AI technologies to develop innovative and user-focused product features
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

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