Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad 2027
New-grad Forward Deployed Engineer at C3 AI who designs, builds, and deploys AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform through hands-on, customer-facing engagements (demos, proofs-of-technology, production apps). Full-stack work with Python/Java/JavaScript, cloud, databases, and agentic AI/LLM fundamentals.
- Compensation
- $120K–$150K / yr
- Location
- Redwood City, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Solutions engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (graduating Dec 2026 or Summer/Fall 2027)
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
- Hands-on experience with data structures, algorithms, cloud computing, relational or NoSQL databases, and profiling & optimization
- Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, or fundamentals of LLM tool calling and function execution
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a passion for solving complex engineering in collaboration with a team
- Ability to operate with high autonomy in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel as needed
Nice to have
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular
- Experience with Git or other version control software
- Prior internship or project experience deploying applications at scale
- Experience using modern developer AI workflows (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)
Full description
C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI
C3 AI is seeking early professional Forward Deployed Engineers. As an Forward Deployed Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy AI-based enterprise applications at scale on the C3 Agentic AI Platform through hands-on, customer-facing engagements, including demonstrations, proofs-of-technology, trials, and production applications. This is a full-stack software engineering role with direct customer exposure.
This role is open to candidates graduating in December 2026 or Summer/Fall 2027.Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform.
- Build and improve tools that help users understand and analyze large-scale data.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of customer applications and solutions.
- Assess technical risks and formulate mitigation strategies.
- Develop specifications, technical documentation, and user support guides.
- Support technical demonstrations, proofs-of-technology, and customer training sessions alongside senior engineers.
Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Hands-on experience with data structures, algorithms, cloud computing, relational or NoSQL databases, and profiling & optimization.
- Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, or the fundamentals of LLM tool calling and function execution.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for solving complex engineering in collaboration with a team.
- Ability to operate with high autonomy in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively and scale your impact across teams.
- Thrives in a fun, friendly, and intellectually stimulating team culture.
- Ability to travel as needed.