Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Life at UiPath
The people at UiPath believe in the transformative power of automation to change how the world works. We’re committed to creating category-leading enterprise software that unleashes that power.
To make that happen, we need people who are curious, self-propelled, generous, and genuine. People who love being part of a fast-moving, fast-thinking growth company. And people who care-about each other, about UiPath, and about our larger purpose.
Could that be you?
About the Role
UiPath is redefining enterprise automation with AI. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you’ll work directly with customers to design and deploy agentic, AI-powered workflows that transform how businesses operate.
This is a highly technical, customer-facing role for engineers who enjoy building in real-world environments. You’ll take ambiguous problems, turn them into production systems, and see your work deliver immediate, measurable impact.
If you like operating at the intersection of AI engineering, systems design, and customer impact, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Do
Build and deploy LLM-powered applications and multi-agent workflows in production environments
Design end-to-end solutions integrating APIs, enterprise systems, and data platforms
Partner directly with customers to translate business problems into scalable AI solutions
Own delivery from prototype → production → iteration
Optimize systems for performance, cost, and reliability
Contribute reusable patterns and influence product through real-world feedback
What We’re Looking For
5-8+ years of software engineering experience (including applied or customer-facing work)
Strong coding skills in Python and/or TypeScript
Hands-on experience with LLMs, prompt engineering, and production AI systems
Experience building and deploying complex, integrated systems
Ability to operate in ambiguity and move quickly from idea to production
Strong communication skills with both engineers and business stakeholders
Strong Preference
PhD or Master’s in Computer Science (or related field)
Experience with agent frameworks, orchestration systems, or distributed systems
Familiarity with LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)
Background in applied AI, machine learning, or automation platforms
Experience in startup, consulting, or forward-deployed environments
Why This Role
Build real AI systems in production - not just prototypes
Work directly with customers solving high-value, complex problems
Operate at the frontier of agentic AI + enterprise automation
Influence product direction through hands-on experience
See your work drive millions in business impact
Additional Details
Travel: ~20-30% to customer sites
Location: Bellevue preferred; exceptional remote candidates considered
Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above-but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. Because we know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes-and passion can’t be learned.
Many of our roles allow for flexibility in when and where work gets done. Depending on the needs of the business and the role, the number of hybrid, office-based, and remote workers will vary from team to team. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline for this requisition. The application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
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