Zendesk

Forward Deployed Engineer

We captured this posting once, on 2026-06-16, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Zendesk
Location
Austin, TX · California, United States · New York, United States · Washington, DC
Seniority
Mid level
Experience asked for
5+ years
Pay band
$200K – $300K

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-06-11 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-06-16 — when we saved this copy

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Skills the posting named

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From the posting

Job Description Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) — AI & Solutions Join us at Zendesk, where we're on a mission to power exceptional service for every person on the planet. We're accelerating that ambition by building products rooted in AI, automation, and intelligent customer experiences, because behind every interaction lies an opportunity to make a human connection. We’re hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our Technical Presales team. Where you’ll be an elite hybrid: part software engineer, part strategic consultant. You’ll do more than just sell the dream, you’ll execute what’s possible. In this role you’ll be embedded with strategic customers to design, build, and deliver production-grade AI solutions that unlock measurable ROI. …

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