Level

Forward deployed engineer jobs: 487 open roles (Sep 2026)

Live postings with “forward deployed engineer” in the job title. Each job is rated Level 1–4 for how much AI is in the actual work, highest level first. Apply directly on the employer's site.

open roles
487
Level 3+ (AI in the daily work)
372
remote
198
median starting salary
$182,000

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Common questions

How many forward deployed engineer jobs are open right now?

487 live postings on Level. 372 of them are Level 3 or 4, meaning AI is part of the daily work. Counted September 2026; the list refreshes every six hours.

How much do forward deployed engineer jobs pay?

The median starting salary is $182,000 a year, measured on the 210 postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Measured September 2026.

Are there remote forward deployed engineer jobs?

Yes: 198 of the 487 postings (41%) are marked remote by the employer. See the remote forward deployed engineer jobs list. Counted September 2026.

Are there entry-level forward deployed engineer jobs?

35 postings are junior roles or internships. Most ask for prior experience. Counted September 2026.

Which companies are hiring forward deployed engineers?

By number of live postings: Databricks (100), Palantir (77), OpenAI (21), ElevenLabs (18), Scale AI (18). Counted September 2026.

Method: Live postings with “forward deployed engineer” in the job title. Counted September 2026. The median is taken on postings that publish an annual salary range in US dollars. Refreshed every six hours. Levels follow our method.