Forward Deployed Engineer jobs inChicago
20 open roles in Chicago, IL · Updated daily
Forward Deployed Engineer, Forward Deployed Software Engineer, and FDE (Early Career) roles, plus remote roles you can do from Chicago.
In Chicago
Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer
Databricks · Chicago, Illinois · On-site
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Retail
Databricks · Chicago, Illinois · On-site
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Financial Services
Databricks · Chicago, Illinois · On-site
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Healthcare & Life Sciences
Databricks · Chicago, Illinois · On-site
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Communications, Media, Entertainment & Games
Databricks · Chicago, Illinois · On-site
SeniorRemote Forward Deployed Engineer roles you can do from Chicago
Remote roles that do not name a country outside the US. Check each listing for where you can work from.
Forward Deployed AI Accelerator, Marketing
Stripe · Remote in the US, Remote in Canada · Remote
Mid levelForward Deployed Engineer, Compliance [Office of the CTO]
Coinbase · Remote - USA · Remote
SeniorForward Deployed Engineer, Finance [Office of the CTO]
Coinbase · Remote - USA · Remote
SeniorForward Deployed Engineer, Legal [Office of the CTO]
Coinbase · Remote - USA · Remote
SeniorSenior Forward Deployed Engineer - Public Sector
Tines · North America (Remote) · Remote
SeniorSr. Engagement Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering - Public Sector
Databricks · Remote - Virginia; Remote - Washington D.C. · Remote
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Digital Native Business
Databricks · Remote - New York · Remote
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Digital Native Business
Databricks · Remote - California · Remote
SeniorSenior Forward Deployed Engineer - West
Tines · North America (Remote) · Remote
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer - National Security
Databricks · Boston, Massachusetts; Delaware; Maryland; Remote - California; Remote - New York; Remote - Washington D.C.; Virginia; West Virginia · Remote
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer
Databricks · Remote - Washington D.C. · Remote
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Public Sector
Databricks · Alabama; Remote - Virginia; Remote - Washington D.C. · Remote
SeniorSr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Retail
Databricks · Remote - California · Remote
SeniorStaff Forward Deployed Engineer
GitLab · Remote, US · Remote
SeniorManager, Forward Deployed Engineering - CMEG
Databricks · Remote - Washington D.C. · Remote
SeniorBreaking into forward deployed engineer in Chicago: FAQ
How do I get a Forward Deployed Engineer job in Chicago?
FDE roles in Chicago hire for domain expertise plus practical building, not just CS degrees. Ship 2–3 real AI integration projects, get fluent with LLM APIs, and lean on your industry background. Customer-facing experience is a genuine advantage in FDE interviews.
What do Forward Deployed Engineer jobs in Chicago pay?
FDE roles in Chicago typically pay $100,000–$175,000 to start, with senior forward deployed engineers at AI companies reaching $200,000+. Early-career FDE tracks start around $100,000–$140,000.
Are there remote Forward Deployed Engineer jobs from Chicago?
There are currently 15 remote FDE positions open from Chicago, though many FDE roles involve travel to customer sites, which is often reflected in the higher pay band.
Do Forward Deployed Engineer jobs in Chicago require a computer science degree?
Usually not. FDE hiring at AI companies is portfolio- and domain-first: working AI projects, strong communication, and industry knowledge (healthcare, finance, operations, defense) frequently outweigh a formal CS credential.
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