Forward Deployed Engineer

HighRadius; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic FinTech culture

Job summary

HighRadius is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will bridge our AI platform with client finance departments. Responsibilities include analyzing client datasets, configuring algorithms, and leading client engagement sessions. Ideal candidates are graduating in 2025/2026 with a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. HighRadius offers a dynamic environment focused on professional growth and transformative AI-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduating Class of 2025/2026, pursuing a degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the US.

Responsibilities

• Run customer engagements to solve financial challenges using AI.
• Use AI agents to process data and design future-state architecture.
• Configure algorithms and integrate systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Solution identification

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, MIS or Data Science

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

About HighRadius

HighRadius guarantees Value Creation for the Office of the CFO with a single Agentic AI platform. The platform integrates 180+ AI agents that orchestrate end-to-end processes across Order-to-Cash, Close & Reconciliation, Consolidation & Reporting, Accounts Payable, B2B Payments, and Treasury. Each agent is tied to measurable KPIs, ensuring real outcomes in just 3–6 months across 1,300+ Global Enterprises.

Location

Houston, TX (HQ) – On-site | Travel: Up to 50% (Client Sites). Target Majors: Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Management Information Systems (MIS).

About The Role

• Run Customer Engagements: As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at HighRadius, you are the bridge between our AI platform and the world’s largest enterprise finance departments. You will be "deployed" to solve financial challenges using Autonomous AI Agents.
• Deploy Agents: You will own the end-to-end technical lifecycle from analyzing client datasets to configuring proprietary algorithms that automate financial transactions.

Your Day-to-Day: The "Build & Deploy" Cycle

• Data Intelligence: Use HighRadius’s AI agents to process large data sets to uncover hidden patterns in the client’s Order-to-Cash (O2C) process and design the future-state architecture.
• AI Strategy & Design
  • Outcome-based Design: Identify and iterate on AI algorithms based on client feedback to reach a final outcome based on a "Value-Driven" design.
  • KPI Engineering: Define the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and target metrics that will prove the ROI of the solution.
• Algo Configuration
  • Platform Configuration: Hands-on configuration of the Autonomous Platform to deploy algorithms.
  • System Integration: Architect and configure data interfaces between the SaaS platform and major ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).
• Launch & Value Delivery
  • Testing & Training: Lead onsite client testing and training sessions to ensure technical readiness.
  • Go-Live Execution: Drive the final deployment and stabilization phase, ensuring the AI is hitting the target KPIs and delivering measurable financial value.

Who You Are

• Data Savvy: You love data analysis, designing and configuring agents, but you’re also comfortable leading a meeting with Finance Managers and subject‑matter experts.
• Solution Expert: You will use the value vs complexity matrix to identify solutions and solve problems.
• HighRadian DNA: You have a bias for action, radical ownership of your projects, and a desire to work in a fast‑paced SaaS environment.

Requirements

• Education: Graduating Class of 2025/2026, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferably in Industrial Engineering, MIS or Data Science related field.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and the ability to align diverse stakeholders on a technical vision.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to client sites across the US as part of project implementations.

Why HighRadius?

• Impact: Gain top‑tier experience with a market leader in Autonomous Finance, transforming antiquated processes with AI‑driven solutions. We strive to promote 35% of our talent per year, ensuring you accomplish career milestones to broaden your skillsets.
• Culture: Join a high‑growth, high‑energy FinTech unicorn.