{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5a26d7a856722ad9bd4e00a1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a26d7a856722ad9bd4e00a1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5a26d7a856722ad9bd4e00a1","title":"Sr Staff Forward Deployed Engineer","description":"Job description\nCompany and benefits\nJob ID\nSRSTA018111\nEmployment Type\nRegular\nWork Style\nhybrid\nLocation\nLowell,MA,United States\nTravel\nUp to 50%\nRole\nSr Staff Forward Deployed Engineer\nWhy UKG:\nAt UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.\nWe never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.\n\nSr. Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)\nRole Overview\nWe are seeking a Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to lead complex enterprise engagements across UKG’s HCM, Payroll, and Workforce Management ecosystem.\nThis role operates as a principal architect and strategic advisor, combining enterprise systems design, agentic AI architecture, and hands-on engineering.\nYou will embed with strategic customers to deliver production-grade integrations, AI-enabled workflows, and reusable platform patterns that accelerate time-to-value and expansion.\nThis is not traditional consulting — you will ship production systems and influence product and platform direction.\nWhy This Role Matters\nYou will directly shape how enterprise customers adopt UKG’s platform and AI capabilities.\nThis role drives customer outcomes, platform leverage, and product evolution — forming a critical link between enterprise reality and engineering strategy.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead architecture for complex enterprise ecosystems across HCM, Payroll, WFM, ERP, IAM, and adjacent systems\nDesign and deliver production-grade integrations, automation, and AI-enabled workflows\nAdvise customers on agentic AI adoption, including orchestration, decisioning, and human-in-the-loop systems\nTranslate business problems into scalable architectures combining systems + AI capabilities\nAct as a trusted technical advisor to CIO/CTO-level stakeholders\nDrive reusable accelerators, templates, and reference architectures\nMentor and guide other FDEs; set technical standards and best practices\nInfluence product roadmap through structured field feedback\nAgentic AI Leadership\n\nGuide enterprise customers on safe, compliant, and scalable AI adoption\nDesign and prototype agentic workflows integrated with enterprise systems\nIdentify high-value use cases for AI-driven automation and orchestration\nBalance AI innovation with enterprise constraints (security, governance, auditability)\nContribute reusable AI patterns and reference implementations to the platform\nQualifications\n\n10+ years in software engineering, architecture, or distributed systems\nDeep experience with enterprise integrations (APIs, event-driven systems, data pipelines, IAM)\nStrong cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nExperience building production-grade systems in enterprise environments\nStrong customer-facing and executive communication skills\nAbility to operate autonomously and lead ambiguous, high-impact initiatives\nAI / Systems Expertise\n\nExperience with AI-enabled systems, LLMs, copilots, or automation frameworks\nFamiliarity with agentic AI concepts (agents, orchestration, tool use)\nUnderstanding of enterprise AI constraints (security, privacy, compliance)\nAbility to translate AI strategy into production-ready architectures\nStrong systems thinking across human + AI + system interactions\nSuccess Metrics\n\nReduction in enterprise Time-to-Value\nSuccessful, scalable production deployments\nReusable assets and AI patterns adopted across customers\nExpansion ARR influenced\nExecutive-level customer satisfaction\nCompany Overview:\nUKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nUKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.\nView The EEO Know Your Rights poster\nUKG participates in E-Verify.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nDisability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process\nFor individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.\nThe pay range for this position is $145,600 to$209,300. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits\n\nNOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS\n\nUKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver’s license, social security card, or passport during a job inter\n\nABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS\n\nAll job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities. They do not present a comprehensive, detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the job. 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The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.\nWe never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.\n\nSr. Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)\nRole Overview\nWe are seeking a Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to lead complex enterprise engagements across UKG’s HCM, Payroll, and Workforce Management ecosystem.\nThis role operates as a principal architect and strategic advisor, combining enterprise systems design, agentic AI architecture, and hands-on engineering.\nYou will embed with strategic customers to deliver production-grade integrations, AI-enabled workflows, and reusable platform patterns that accelerate time-to-value and expansion.\nThis is not traditional consulting — you will ship production systems and influence product and platform direction.\nWhy This Role Matters\nYou will directly shape how enterprise customers adopt UKG’s platform and AI capabilities.\nThis role drives customer outcomes, platform leverage, and product evolution — forming a critical link between enterprise reality and engineering strategy.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead architecture for complex enterprise ecosystems across HCM, Payroll, WFM, ERP, IAM, and adjacent systems\nDesign and deliver production-grade integrations, automation, and AI-enabled workflows\nAdvise customers on agentic AI adoption, including orchestration, decisioning, and human-in-the-loop systems\nTranslate business problems into scalable architectures combining systems + AI capabilities\nAct as a trusted technical advisor to CIO/CTO-level stakeholders\nDrive reusable accelerators, templates, and reference architectures\nMentor and guide other FDEs; set technical standards and best practices\nInfluence product roadmap through structured field feedback\nAgentic AI Leadership\n\nGuide enterprise customers on safe, compliant, and scalable AI adoption\nDesign and prototype agentic workflows integrated with enterprise systems\nIdentify high-value use cases for AI-driven automation and orchestration\nBalance AI innovation with enterprise constraints (security, governance, auditability)\nContribute reusable AI patterns and reference implementations to the platform\nQualifications\n\n10+ years in software engineering, architecture, or distributed systems\nDeep experience with enterprise integrations (APIs, event-driven systems, data pipelines, IAM)\nStrong cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nExperience building production-grade systems in enterprise environments\nStrong customer-facing and executive communication skills\nAbility to operate autonomously and lead ambiguous, high-impact initiatives\nAI / Systems Expertise\n\nExperience with AI-enabled systems, LLMs, copilots, or automation frameworks\nFamiliarity with agentic AI concepts (agents, orchestration, tool use)\nUnderstanding of enterprise AI constraints (security, privacy, compliance)\nAbility to translate AI strategy into production-ready architectures\nStrong systems thinking across human + AI + system interactions\nSuccess Metrics\n\nReduction in enterprise Time-to-Value\nSuccessful, scalable production deployments\nReusable assets and AI patterns adopted across customers\nExpansion ARR influenced\nExecutive-level customer satisfaction\nCompany Overview:\nUKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nUKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.\nView The EEO Know Your Rights poster\nUKG participates in E-Verify.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nDisability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process\nFor individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.\nThe pay range for this position is $145,600 to$209,300. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. 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