Senior Lead, Full-stack Forward Deployed Engineer

HITEC; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Kyndryl seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to own end-to-end delivery for complex AI engagements. You will translate business challenges into technical solutions, lead design and deployment, and partner with customers. Expect autonomy across AI platforms and hands-on development using AI-assisted tools.

You will apply Python and ML frameworks, contribute to scalable AI systems, and travel to customer sites as needed. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python with AI/ML framework experience.
• Strong software engineering practices, Git versioning, and data engineering basics.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand business challenges and translate them into AI solutions.
• Rapid prototyping of custom AI solutions using agentic AI frameworks.
• Own end-to-end delivery from scoping to production and drive adoption.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Git/GitHub

Pandas/Spark

Cloud AI platforms

Agentic AI

Education

Degree in CS/Eng/DS

Tools

Hugging Face

LangGraph

Semantic Kernel

Agent Framework

AutoGen

CrewAI

RAG architectures

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.

The Role

Your 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.

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

Who You Are

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.

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 learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, 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.