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At Deloitte, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) don't just build AI solutions, they help clients turn AI ambition into enterprise-scale impact, pairing leading class engineering with pod-based delivery and vertical expertise. If you thrive at the intersection of product, engineering, problem-solving, and client impact, this role puts you at the forefront of AI transformations.

Recruiting for this role ends on 9/30/26

Work you'll do

As an Agentic AI Senior FDE, you will design, build, and operationalize LLM-powered systems that can reason, plan, retrieve information, use tools, and execute multi-step workflows reliably. You will work on the "thinking layer" of AI systems: agent architecture, tool orchestration, memory and context management, retrieval pipelines, evaluation, and observability. You will help shape how complex domain knowledge is transformed into usable AI behavior, with a high bar for precision, traceability, and maintainability. Additional responsibilities include:

Client Engagement

Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and delivery. Lead working sessions to shape solutions and drive client outcomes. Prototype and deliver working AI solutions using industry expertise and emerging capabilities. Contribute independently within an FDE pod while mentoring newer team members.

Solution Engineering

Build AI-enabled solutions, agentic platforms, and workflows across enterprise AI platforms. Develop scalable AI engineering patterns, tool-use approaches, and human-in-the-loop controls. Apply architecture decisions that balance quality, safety, latency, cost, and model risk. Deliver production-quality code using strong practices in testing, CI/CD, logging, versioning, and documentation. Design extensible functionality, support sprint sizing, and align solutions with senior team members. Co

Company Overview

Promise modernizes how government agencies and utilities support people in financial difficulty. We build technology that makes it simple for residents to receive benefits, engage with assistance programs, set up flexible payment plans, and stay on track—while helping agencies increase efficiency, recover revenue, and deliver services with dignity. Our mission is to transform public systems so they work better for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

Our team includes experts from companies like Palantir, Google, Stripe , and esteemed government leaders. We work hard and believe deeply in what we do. We're looking for excellent people to build innovative, resilient technology.

Backed by over $50 million in funding from top investors – such as Reid Hoffman, Howard Schultz, Michael Seibel, Y Combinator, 8VC, The General Partnership, First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, XYZ Ventures, and Bronze Investments – Promise has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies of 2022,” “Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups 2024,” and Y Combinator’s #1 GovTech startup.

About The Role

We’re looking for a mission-driven engineer who wants to make real-world impact—fast.

At Promise, we help low-income families catch up on bills and access the financial relief they deserve. Our technology connects governments, utilities, and people—turning complex systems into simple, dignified experiences.

As a Software Engineer – Forward Deployed AI, you’ll sit at the intersection of software engineering, customer engagement, and applied AI. You’ll work hands-on with our partners to bring AI-powered solutions to life—building integrations, automations, and data workflows that help deliver public aid faster and more equitably.

This is a role for someone who loves to build, experiment, and collaborate directly with customers. You’ll see your code make a difference on day one—and you’ll learn how to bridge deep tech and human impact.

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