Senior Lead, Full-stack Forward Deployed Engineer

Kyndryl; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave & PTO

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to own end-to-end AI engagements, translating business needs into technical solutions. The role demands autonomy, deep domain expertise, and the ability to bridge engineering rigor with business value across the delivery lifecycle.

You will prototype AI solutions, deploy production-ready systems, and collaborate with customers to ensure measurable business impact while adapting to evolving tech and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering AI/ML solutions in production.
• Strong software engineering practices and version control.
• Experience with cloud AI platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to translate business challenges into high-quality AI solutions.
• Prototype and iterate custom AI solutions tailored to client needs.
• Own end-to-end delivery from scoping to production deployment.
• Collaborate with client teams to drive adoption and measurable outcomes.
• Troubleshoot performance, scale, and reliability issues.
• Capture deployment learnings and share best practices for product teams.
• Continuously learn emerging AI technologies and frameworks.

Skills

Python

C#

Node.js

TypeScript

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

GitHub

Pandas

Spark

Job description

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.

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

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you own end to end delivery for complex AI engagements. You translate business challenges into technical solutions, lead solution design and deployment, and operate as a trusted technical partner to customers. You are accountable not just for what gets built, but for whether it works-technically, operationally, and for the people who rely on it.

Your role

You operate with significant autonomy, bring deep expertise in at least one technical domain, and confidently bridge engineering rigor with business value. You use AI assisted development tools across the full delivery lifecycle to accelerate learning, improve quality, and deliver measurable impact.

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 teams

Kyndryl 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.

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

Must be willing to work onsite at our West Palm Beach, FL location.

Compensation

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $115,080 to $218,520 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):$138,120 to $262,320

California (All Other):$126,600 to $240,480

Colorado: $115,080 to $218,520

Massachusetts$115,080 to $240,480

New York City: $138,120 to $262,320

Washington: $126,600 to $240,480

Washington DC:$126,600 to $240,480

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.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non‑profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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