emergiTEL

Forward Deployed Engineer

emergiTEL  •  $185k - $240k/yr  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

emergiTEL is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer for our client in the Software industry. This is a Permanent role.

Compensation: $185,000 - $240,000/year
Location: Toronto, Canada

(English)

About the Role

  • Work directly with portfolio companies to understand operational challenges and identify high-impact opportunities for AI-driven automation and agentic software.
  • Embed with client organizations and serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout deployment and adoption.
  • Build, deploy, and optimize production-grade agentic systems that deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Design and develop integrations, automation workflows, prompts, evaluations, user interfaces, and supporting backend services.
  • Travel to portfolio company locations as needed to support implementations, stakeholder alignment, and operational success.
  • Monitor deployed solutions, adjust autonomy levels, and ensure successful transition to operational teams once stable.
  • Capture best practices and reusable deployment patterns to accelerate future implementations across the portfolio.

Candidate Profile

  • 3–6 years of experience in full-stack software engineering, product engineering, solutions engineering, agentic engineering, or forward deployed engineering.
  • Strong generalist engineer capable of owning end-to-end delivery across frontend, backend, data, infrastructure, and deployment.
  • Experience building and operating production AI, LLM, or agentic software solutions for real users and business workflows, including evaluations, autonomy controls, and outcome tracking.
  • AI-native builder who actively leverages AI development tools, coding assistants, and software agents to automate manual workflows and accelerate delivery.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript or Python, React, and SQL
  • Experience programming in Go and TypeScript is highly desirable.
  • Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively with executives, operators, and business stakeholders.
  • Strong executive presence and polished communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage C-Suite leaders, General Managers, and operational stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous, non-technical business problems into scoped, practical technical solutions
  • Comfortable working in a high-performance environment with exceptionally high hiring standards.
  • Experience with AI-native development tools, automation platforms, and software agents is highly valued.
  • Comfortable traveling and working on-site with portfolio companies 2–3 days per week as needed

Preferred Background

  • Experience working with portfolio companies, consulting environments, private equity-backed businesses, or vertical SaaS organizations.
  • Prior experience in customer-facing engineering roles such as Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), Agent Engineer, Agentic Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Deployment Engineer
  • Strong professional tenure with well-known startups or high-growth technology companies
  • Experience shipping production systems rather than only prototypes or demonstrations.
  • Founders, founding engineers, and highly entrepreneurial candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent academic pedigree with strong analytical ability and a track record of technical excellence.
  • Ability to travel to portfolio company locations as required.

Technical Environment

  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • React
  • SQL
  • Go
  • LLMs and Foundation Models
  • Agentic Workflows
  • AI Evaluations and Outcome Tracking
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Apache Iceberg
  • Event-Driven Systems

Vacancy Status

This is an active position currently open for hiring.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening or selection process. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emergiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background. Hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.

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About emergiTEL

At emergiTEL, we are redefining what it means to connect exceptional talent with visionary organizations. Since our inception in 2006, we have built our reputation as a purpose-driven leader in recruitment and HR solutions. Our unique three-dimensional screening process goes beyond technical qualifications, delving into the critical aspects of soft skills and cultural alignment to deliver talent that truly transforms organizations.

emergiTEL is a National Tier-1 staffing supplier to top North American brands in IT, Telecom, Retail, Banking, Insurance and Consulting verticals . We are a recognized-leader for providing the best placements, retention, and re-hire ratios.

emergiTEL is more than a recruitment firm—we are your strategic partner for workforce transformation. Our global footprint enables us to operate seamlessly across major markets while maintaining a boutique approach to service. We are known for anticipating client needs, challenging conventional thinking, and delivering innovative solutions that create lasting value.

We proudly serve a diverse range of organizations, from ambitious start-ups to global enterprises, spanning private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our clients return to us not just for the results we deliver but for the trust we build through every engagement.

The foundation of emergiTEL’s success lies in our people and principles. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive culture that champions creativity, adaptability, and authenticity. By empowering our team to think differently and act boldly, we consistently achieve extraordinary results for our clients.

Our values are rooted in integrity, excellence, and collaboration. From leveraging cutting-edge technology to fostering genuine partnerships with clients and candidates, we ensure that every interaction is marked by trust and mutual respect.

By understanding the intricate balance of skill, character, and culture, we help organizations uncover the right talent at the right time.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Richmond Hill, CA
Year Founded
2006
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