Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Position Description
The best version of us starts with You!
We CGI is seeking an experienced Senior AI Forward Deployed Engineer, candidate will get an opportunity to work with a highly skilled team on the latest technologies. It helps the candidate to shape the career with matured agile project delivery, advanced Tech stack process.
This is a Full-Time, On-Site employment opportunity located in Bloomfield, CT (Preferred), Raleigh, NC, or Dallas, TX in a Hybrid Model.
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Work closely with business units, clients, and external partners to understand business challenges, identify opportunities, and translate ambiguous requirements into practical, scalable technology solutions.
- Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agent-based frameworks.
- Lead end-to-end solution development, including business problem discovery, technical design, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and production stabilization.
- Build and integrate intelligent AI agents with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, and other business systems to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Apply strong full-stack engineering expertise to develop scalable, secure, and reliable applications that address complex business requirements.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive evaluation suites (Evals) to measure AI system accuracy, reliability, performance, safety, and readiness for production deployment.
- Establish reusable architecture patterns, development frameworks, deployment practices, and technical standards to accelerate future AI and software engineering initiatives.
- Share technical expertise, best practices, and reusable solutions across the organization to promote innovation, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
At least 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong background in applied AI, full-stack development, and enterprise software delivery.
The FDE works directly inside a business unit or with an external partner to identify an unclear problem, shape the solution, build and deploy production software, and stay accountable through stabilization and handoff. The role combines software engineering, applied AI, and business discovery.
At least 5+years in senior individual contributor role and a record of designing, developing, deploying, and owning production-grade software solutions.
. Hands-on experience with Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) or Applied AI initiatives, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agent frameworks, and reusable deployment practices.
. Experience designing scalable, reliable, and secure agent-based workflows and integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems.
. Strong expertise in full-stack engineering, production-grade Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI agent development.
. Experience with Spec driven development.
. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work directly with business stakeholders and technical teams.
Core responsibilities
. Discover and scope problems by observing real workflows and working with business stakeholders.
. Build and review production AI systems, including agent workflows and integrations with enterprise systems.
. Direct agent assisted delivery at L2 and define outcomes and architectural guardrails for more autonomous development at L3.
. Create evaluation suits whether AI systems are accurate, safe, and ready for use.
. Stabilize deployments, hand them to the owning team, and share reusable patterns across the organization.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science on related field.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $91,800.00 $223,700.00.
CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.
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