Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | Java & AI

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with strong Java development experience and hands-on AI-powered coding tools expertise to accelerate coding, testing, debugging and delivery. The role focuses on leveraging GenAI to create robust, secure and high-performance software solutions in an enterprise context.

The selected candidate will work across product teams and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs, implement

Qualifications

• Proven Java development experience in enterprise apps.
• Hands-on with AI-powered coding tools and GenAI.
• Ability to translate requirements into technical design.
• Experience with REST APIs and backend services.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.
• Leverage AI coding assistants and GenAI tools for code generation, refactoring, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and working solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and performance optimization.
• Follow Git, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices.
• Take ownership of deliverables from requirements through implementation and deployment.
• Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Java expertise

OOP fundamentals

REST API dev

GenAI tools

AI-assisted testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Git

CI/CD

LLM tooling

Job description

Job Overview

• Job ID: J54721


• Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | Java & AI


• Location: Austin, TX


• Duration: 12 Months + Extension


• Domain Exposure: Telecom


• Client: To Be Discussed Later


• Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C


• Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other


• Bill Rate: $74/hour

Job Description

We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with strong Java development experience and hands-on expertise with AI-powered coding tools and Generative AI.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can leverage AI-assisted development to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and delivery while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java.


• Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.


• Leverage AI coding assistants and GenAI tools for code generation, refactoring, debugging, testing, and documentation.


• Translate business requirements into technical designs and working solutions.


• Collaborate with product teams, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.


• Perform unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and performance optimization.


• Follow Git, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices.


• Take ownership of deliverables from requirements through implementation and deployment.


• Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on Java development experience.


• Strong knowledge of OOP, data structures, and software design principles.


• Experience with REST APIs and backend development.


• Practical experience using AI-powered coding assistants / Generative AI tools.


• Ability to use AI for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Spring Boot & Microservices


• Git & CI/CD


• Docker & Automated Testing


• LLM-based development tools


• AI Agents / Agentic Coding


• Enterprise API/platform integrations


• Secure coding and production application support

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.