# Ladders — Sr. Manager, AI Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE)

- Generated: 2026-09-18 07:14:59 AM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4466266382/
- Provider: LinkedIn
- Posted: approximately 2026-09-17 07:14 AM EDT (from '1 day ago')
- Elapsed since posting: represented by the provider's relative posting label and approximate Eastern timestamp when available
- Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants
- Work model/location: Remote — United States; end employer is unidentified
- Compensation: $232,900-$320,200 annually
- Travel: Customer-engagement travel opportunities; percentage not disclosed and should be confirmed at 8% or less
- Positioning track: Technical manager
- Fit outcome: PASS — 94%

## Direct-match strengths

AI/ML team leadership, enterprise technical engagements, cloud deployment, executive advising, customer outcomes, strategic AI initiatives, cross-functional delivery, thought leadership, OKRs, and transformation at scale.

## Hard or material gaps

The end employer is unidentified. The mandate is customer-engagement oriented and partners with GTM and Sales, although it does not explicitly assign quota or sales ownership. Travel frequency must be confirmed at 8% or less.

## Evidence map

1. Five-to-seven years AI/ML team management (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Long AI/ML and engineering leadership history.
2. Deliver complex enterprise technical engagements (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Advised 200+ enterprises and led complex platform programs.
3. Cloud AI/ML deployment (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Deep AWS and production AI platform evidence.
4. Executive customer influence (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Extensive C-level advisory and workshop leadership.
5. Build a high-performing FDE team (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Built teams and global specialist communities.
6. Strategic account delivery and cross-functional alignment (weight 2, evidence 3/3) — Direct customer delivery and matrixed leadership.
7. Travel within 8% (weight 2, evidence 2/3) — Travel is disclosed but not quantified.
8. Verified end employer (weight 1, evidence 0/3) — Unidentified; retained under high-fit exception.

## Keyword diagnostic

Near-direct match across AI engineering leadership, enterprise transformation, cloud deployment, executive customers, scalable delivery, OKRs, and thought leadership.

## Full normalized job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Manager, AI Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.
This role will lead a high-performing team focused on delivering complex AI engagements for enterprise customers. You will partner closely with Product, R&D, GTM, Field Engineering, and Sales to translate technical strategy into customer outcomes. The position combines executive-level customer advisory, cross-functional alignment, and scalable execution to support AI transformation efforts across strategic accounts.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $232,900 – $320,200 annually
Responsibilities
Lead and build a high-performing AI FDE team
Facilitate collaboration between Product, R&D, and GTM teams
Cultivate relationships with executive-level customers as a trusted advisor
Coordinate strategic account delivery with Field Engineering and Sales
Drive strategic AI initiatives and scalable processes
Manage OKRs related to AI-services accounts
Represent the organization as a thought leader in the AI space
Qualifications
5-7 years in AI/ML team management
Proven ability in scoping and delivering complex enterprise technical engagements
Strong technical foundation in AI/ML with cloud deployment experience
Experience influencing executive stakeholders
Expertise in driving AI transformations within enterprises
Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and perks
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible working arrangements
Travel opportunities for customer engagements
Access to industry conferences and networking events
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

## Artifact metadata

- Resume: https://bit.ly/4dDXCdN
- Cover letter: https://bit.ly/4hfnUUM
- Validation: PASS — 2-page resume (914 words), 1-page cover letter (217 words); PDF geometry, bounds, annotations, links, and visual pages verified.
- Google Drive used: No