Forward Deployed Engineer

Kyndryl; Frisco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Kyndryl in Frisco, TX is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to embed with customer delivery teams and deploy AI-enabled solutions in production. You will prototype, deliver, and optimize AI components with guidance from senior engineers, focusing on real-world outcomes and scalable deployments.

You will engage with customers, translate business needs into technical results, and contribute to Kyndryl’s AI platforms while maintaining a hybrid onsite schedule in Frisco three days per week.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work on customer premises.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Solution Integrity: translate business challenges into technical solutions.
• Rapid Prototyping: build AI solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Ownership, Deployment & Partnership: end-to-end delivery from scoping to production.
• Optimization: improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Field Intelligence: capture deployment learnings and share insights.
• Continuous Learning: adapt to evolving technologies through development.
• Platform Contribution: contribute to AI platforms with product teams.

Skills

Python

C#

Node.js

TypeScript

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Git & GitHub

Pandas

Spark

AWS/Azure/Google AI

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LangGraph

Semantic Kernel

Agent Framework

AutoGen

CrewAI

Hugging Face

Job description

## Forward Deployed EngineerApply: Partially Remote: Dallas (USDALFRI) Frisco AI HUB: Full time: Posted Today: R-68529**Who We Are**At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.**The Role**Your role The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a delivery-first role for early career engineers who want to work where AI systems meet real enterprise complexity. As an FDE, you will embed directly with customer delivery teams to help build, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled solutions in production environments. This is not a traditional software engineering role and not classic consulting. It is a hybrid role designed for real-world AI deployment, where success is measured by outcomes and production scaled solutions, not experiments. You will deliver defined technical components under guidance from senior engineers, while developing consulting fundamentals through direct customer exposure. You will work with modern AI development tools, generative and agentic AI architectures, and enterprise cloud platforms, learning how to translate technical work into customer value. What you will do •Customer Engagement & Solution Integrity: Partner with customers to understand business challenges and translate them into high‐quality, fit‐for‐purpose technical solutions, prioritising the right outcome over the fastest one •Rapid Prototyping: Build and iterate custom AI solutions tailored to customer needs, leveraging agentic AI frameworks •Ownership, Deployment & Partnership: Own delivery end to end, from scoping to production. Work as part of the customer team to engineer and deploy production‐ready solutions that drive adoption and measurable business outcomes. •Optimization: Troubleshoot and enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability •Field Intelligence: Systematically capture deployment learnings, document best practices, and proactively share insights to inform enhancements to Kyndryl’s core platforms and frameworks •Continuous Learning: Adapt quickly to emerging technologies and evolving customer requirements by engaging in ongoing professional development •Platform Contribution: Actively contribute to the evolution of Kyndryl’s AI platforms through feedback, code contributions, and collaboration with product teamsKyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.**Who You Are**Required skills and experience •Programming Proficiency: Demonstrable expertise in Python, (or another modern language such as C#, Node.js or TypeScript); experience working with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is a plus •Software Engineering: Solid grasp of the software delivery lifecycle, version control (Git & GitHub), and data engineering tools such as Pandas and Spark •Cloud & Distributed Systems: Experience with cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Google AI) and distributed computing architectures Preferred skills and experience •Open-Source Ecosystems: Familiarity with community-driven AI tools and libraries, including Hugging Face and relevant repositories •T-shaped Profile: Deep technical expertise in one or two domains, with broad understanding across AI/ML, cloud, and consulting •Agentic AI Systems: Experience designing, building, or integrating multi-agent systems and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, Agent Framework, AutoGen, CrewAI), including the development of agent protocols and coordination mechanisms •Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) & Knowledge Systems: Practical knowledge of deploying RAG architectures and integrating structured and unstructured knowledge sources into AI solutions •Performance & Security: Knowledge of system-level optimisation and security best practices for scalable AI systems •Business Acumen: Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate technical value to diverse stakeholders, including executive audiences •Flexibility: Willingness to travel and work on customer premises as required •Education: Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline - or equivalent professional experience **Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (or ready to relocate immediately) with a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite per week at the Frisco, TX**The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $73,440 to $139,680 based on a full-time schedule.Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:California (San Francisco Bay Area): $88,080 to $167,520California (All Other): $80,760 to $153,600Colorado: $73,440 to $139,680Massachusetts: $73,440 to $153,600New York City: $88,080 to $167,520Washington: $80,760 to $153,600Washington DC: $80,760 to $153,600 This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.