Forward Deployed Engineer - Deployment Strategist

Salesforce is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer - Deployment Strategist to play a crucial role in implementing AI-powered solutions. This position combines technical expertise with strategic problem-solving, focusing on deploying AI solutions on the Salesforce platform. The role involves leading a peer group of FDEs, overseeing deployments, and bridging customer needs with product innovation.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing intelligent AI-powered agents within Salesforce environments, leveraging technologies like Agentforce, Data Cloud, Flow, and Lightning Web Components. They will need to synthesize complex business challenges into actionable technical requirements and strategic deployment plans.

Key responsibilities include owning the end-to-end data landscape, applying advanced AI orchestration frameworks, and ensuring successful deployment of solutions. The role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on rapid prototyping and iterative development. The position involves working closely with client teams from analysts to C-suite executives, providing expert guidance and driving measurable value.

The successful candidate will need 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud-based technologies, strong understanding of the Salesforce platform, and experience with AI/LLM technologies. They should possess excellent communication skills, proven team leadership experience, and the ability to work in unstructured, ambiguous environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology implementation, shape product development through customer feedback, and drive business transformation through intelligent automation. The position requires 25-50% travel and combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen.