What a C3 AI forward deployed engineer does
Company profile
A C3 AI forward deployed engineer (FDE) builds customer applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform. C3 AI is one of the few companies besides Palantir that hires FDEs straight out of university.
- No deposit to get started
- Every requirement read by us
- A best-fit shortlist, not a pile of CVs
- One agreement, one invoice
C3 AI forward deployed engineer roles
| Role | Location |
|---|---|
| FDE, New Grad | Redwood City, CA |
| FDE, Federal | Redwood City, CA or Tysons, VA |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | London |
| FDE, Defence | London |
What the new graduate FDE does
- Build on the platform Design, build and maintain applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform.
- Debug customer apps Find and fix problems in customer applications, change them and unit test them.
- Support demos Help with technical demos, proofs of technology and customer training, alongside senior engineers.
Tell us the role and the hours. We send you a shortlist of people who fit.
- No deposit to get started
- Every requirement read by us
- A best-fit shortlist, not a pile of CVs
- One agreement, one invoice
Who it suits
The new graduate posting asks for a BS or MS in computer science or a related field, and experience with Python, JavaScript or Java. It also asks for some knowledge of agentic AI, prompt engineering or LLM tool calling.
The Federal posting asks for professional software development experience. It adds mentoring, code reviews and customer enablement.
If you want an FDE job early in your career, C3 AI and Palantir are the clearest routes on our list.
For engineers and leaders
Apply to join.
Apply once with your CV. We look at every application ourselves. Talent never pays.
Tell us what you need.
Send your requirement. We send you a shortlist of senior leaders who fit. One agreement and one invoice, with the terms agreed in writing before anything starts.
- No deposit to get started
- Every requirement read by us
- A best-fit shortlist, not a pile of CVs
- One agreement, one invoice
Send your requirement
- No deposit to get started
- Every requirement read by us
- A best-fit shortlist, not a pile of CVs
- One agreement, one invoice
Apply to join
Talent never pays to apply, be shortlisted or be placed.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Does Fractionals work with C3 AI?
No. C3 AI is not a client of ours. We describe its public job postings. To apply for a role there, go to C3 AI directly.
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- How it works
What happens after you send your requirement, step by step.
- Fees
No deposit. One agreement and one invoice when someone starts.
- What is fractional
Senior leaders for part of the week, and when that makes sense.
- Locations
Talent based across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
How it works
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