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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer - **Company:** Poka Inc. - **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Customer Data Management, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Large Language Models, Build Management, GPT - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=495ed00eacf0553b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Python?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer, Integration Consultant, or similar) * Strong hands-on experience building AI agents, LLM-powered workflows, or automation solutions - this is your core strength * Practical experience working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) and building real-world use cases (not just experimentation) * Solid grounding in system integrations, APIs, and connecting enterprise platforms * Ability to quickly go from ambiguous problem working prototype using tools like Python, Node.js, and modern AI stacks * Confidence bridging business and technical conversations, from frontline operations to IT stakeholders * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt solutions to real-world constraints * Comfort working in ambiguity and helping shape a new, evolving capability within Poka * Familiarity with manufacturing systems or industrial environments is a strong plus ## Description As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Poka, you'll work directly with leading manufacturers to identify, design, and deliver high-impact AI and integration solutions inside real operations. This isn't a traditional solutions or consulting role. You'll own outcomes end-to-end. From discovery through to working software, helping customers move from idea to deployed solution in weeks. Working with Poka's AI team, who have already designed and built agents, workflows, and prototypes that solve real problems using customer data, systems, and processes. Your role will be bringing AI to life in operational environments and driving acceleration with our global, enterprise customers., * Partner with customers to deeply understand their operations, systems, and priorities - and identify where AI and integrations can unlock value * Lead discovery sessions and technical discussions, shaping high-impact use cases and defining realistic solution approaches * Design and build integrations between Poka and enterprise systems (ERP, MES, CMMS, etc.) using APIs and middleware tools * Develop AI-powered workflows and agents (e.g., operator assistants, intelligent triage, document processing, anomaly detection) using modern LLM frameworks * Own delivery end-to-end - from scoping and architecture to implementation, testing, and handoff * Support strategic deals by contributing to pre-sales conversations, workshops, and technical deep dives * Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Services to refine solutions and translate field learnings into scalable capabilities * Contribute reusable integration templates and AI workflow patterns that can scale across customers * Travel to customer sites (~25-35%) for workshops, discovery, and key delivery moments ## Related Videos - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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