Forward Deployed Engineer, Early Career

Slope; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Slope is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in Chicago, IL, to collaborate closely with customers, rapidly understand their toughest problems, and design data-driven AI solutions. You will work in small, agile teams and own end-to-end delivery of high-stakes projects, translating needs into practical architectures and implementations.

The role requires strong engineering background, proficiency in Python/C++/TypeScript, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in CS, math, software, physics or data science.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Graduating in 2026 or before.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with customers to understand tough issues and architect AI-powered solutions.
• Own end-to-end execution and implementation of high-stakes projects.
• Collaborate in small, agile teams to deliver real-world impacts.

Skills

Python

C++

TypeScript/JavaScript

First principles thinking

Outcome orientation

Resiliency

Programming languages generic

Education

Graduating in 2026 or before

Job description

The Role | Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineers work side by side with our customers, rapidly understanding their toughest issues; architecting and building solutions that leverage business-critical data and the latest advancements in AI to solve them. As a FDE, your contributions will have a direct impact on our customers’ missions and the real world. You’ll work in small, agile teams and own the end-to-end execution and implementation of high‑stakes projects.

What We Require

• High agency, slope, and chaos ceiling with strong first principles thinking, outcome orientation, and resiliency.
• Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
• Must be graduating in 2026 or before.
• Ability to travel.