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# Forward Deployed Engineer (Chicago)

- **Company:** C3.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Bourbonnais, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $158,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Web Applications, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, AI Platforms, AngularJS, React Redux, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17687261?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17687261%2FForward-Deployed-Engineer-Chicago-Illinois-Chicago

## About the Role

C3 AI is seeking Forward Deployed Engineers. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be engineering full-stack AI-driven web applications on the C3 AI Platform, working directly with customers to design, develop, and deploy production applications, demos, and proofs-of-technology. An ideal candidate possesses strategic and analytical aptitude, software development expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills., Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
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2+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team.
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Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred qualifications
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Graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
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Experience deploying enterprise-scale applications.
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Experience working in a customer-facing role.
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Software development experience with JavaScript and Python.
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Experience with Git or other version control software.
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Experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.

## Description

Mentor junior team members.Share coding standards and design techniques with less experienced engineers.
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Conduct design and code reviews.Review customer software applications for quality, architecture, and best practices.
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Test and enhance customer applications.Troubleshoot, test, and improve customer software applications directly and on behalf of customers.
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Deliver technical enablement.Lead technical deep-dives, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
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Write documentation.Produce application specifications, technical documentation, and supporting artifacts.
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Identify and mitigate risk.Continuously surface technical risks and gaps; devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs.
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Drive product improvement.Work closely with product management and engineering to improve the overall quality of C3 AI software.


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