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Manager, Forward Deployed Engineer

$150,000–$180,000San Francisco, CA +9HybridFull-time

Deploys production generative AI solutions for clients, bridging engineering and change management to turn prototypes into adopted tools with measurable value.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$150K–$180KBelow the median

Midpoint $165K · median $190K

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance Mostly building

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales
  2. Proof of concept (not covered)
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
Both
Level
Senior
Role
Individual contributor

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  • No visa sponsorship

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Conditions

Location
San Francisco, CA · New York, NY · Charlotte, NC · Seattle, WA · Los Angeles, CA · Houston, TX · Atlanta, GA · Baltimore, MD · Chicago, IL · Washington, DC
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Remote work restrictions
Between client engagements, work from a Sia office or approved coworking location at least three days per week; client-site work may be required based on engagement needs. Candidates should live within reasonable commuting distance.
Employment type
Full-time
Visa sponsorship
Not available
Pay
Pay details

Base Salary: $150,000-180,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law.

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What you’ll do

  • Translate client needs into deployable AI solutions.
  • Design and implement LLM agents, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation.
  • Integrate solutions with client APIs, databases, and business tools.
  • Train client teams and iterate on production solutions to drive adoption and impact.

What you’ll bring

  • Engineering degree or equivalent training in computer science, information processing, or a related field.
  • Hands-on production experience with LLMs, including RAG, fine-tuning, and agent orchestration.
  • Proficiency in Python and applied AI frameworks.
  • Experience integrating APIs and heterogeneous systems.

About Sia

Global consulting firm providing strategy, management, AI, business transformation, and creative marketing services, alongside deployable AI agents and products.

Late-stage private · 2000–5000 people

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