Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Customer Facing Software & AI

Koantek LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Koantek LLC is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in Chandler, United States. This role involves designing, building, and deploying software and AI solutions while acting as the technical face of the company.

The ideal candidate will have strong full-stack engineering skills, experience with AI and data applications, and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering skills across backend, frontend, and system integration.
• Experience designing, building, and deploying production applications with data and AI/ML components.
• Familiarity with integrating AI APIs and leveraging AI-assisted development tools.
• Proven ability to deliver technical solutions that drive measurable outcomes for enterprise clients.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Extreme curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design decisions for end-to-end solutions.
• Develop production-grade applications that transform data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate closely with client teams to understand their business challenges.
• Ensure seamless solution delivery while contributing to reusable frameworks.

Skills

Full-Stack Engineering

AI & Data Experience

Modern Tooling

Client-Facing Impact

Communication

Mindset

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Customer Facing Software & AI

Chandler, United States | Posted on 06/09/2026

Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Customer Facing Software & AI

About the Role

Are you a hands-on Software Engineer who loves solving complex problems and delivering measurable impacts for clients? As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you’ll work directly with strategic customers to design, build, and deploy innovative software and AI solutions. You will act as the technical face of our company, bridging the gap between deep technical engineering and customer-centric business value.

What You’ll Do

• Solution Architecture: Lead architecture and design decisions for end-to-end solutions spanning backend, frontend, data pipelines, and AI/ML models.
• Production Engineering: Develop production‑grade applications that transform data into actionable insights for enterprise users.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate closely with client teams—from Engineers to Executives—to deeply understand their unique business challenges.
• Framework & Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless solution delivery while contributing to reusable frameworks and best engineering practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Full‑Stack Engineering: Strong software engineering skills across backend, frontend, and system integration.
• AI & Data Experience: Experience designing, building, and deploying production applications with data and AI/ML components.
• Modern Tooling: Familiarity with integrating AI APIs and leveraging AI‑assisted development tools.
• Client‑Facing Impact: Proven ability to deliver technical solutions that drive measurable outcomes for enterprise clients.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Mindset: Extreme curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine passion for learning new technologies.