Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword — it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.We are seeking a highly accomplished and senior-level Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our elite Public Sector team. This is a unique and high-impact position, blending the roles of a hands-on data scientist, integration architect, and strategic partner embedded directly with customers. In this role, you will be the primary driver for bringing cutting-edge data science pipelines, intelligent automation, and enterprise integration solutions to life for mission-critical work across the U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence Community (IC), and Aerospace & Allied Nations.This role demands a seasoned technologist who thrives working forward-deployed at customer sites, building bespoke solutions leveraging enterprise workflow orchestration platforms such as Regrello and API-led connectivity platforms such as MuleSoft, while also designing and delivering advanced AI/ML systems. Candidates with equivalent experience in comparable platforms are strongly encouraged to apply; direct experience with these specific tools is a plus. You will work directly with mission owners and internal teams—from initial concept through deployment and ongoing optimization—to solve the most complex data and integration challenges in national security environments.You will deploy cutting-edge data science & integration innovation—from API-led integration ecosystems to orchestrated operational workflows to advanced ML pipelines—directly at customer sites in defense, intelligence, and aerospace environments, accelerating mission transformation.
Experience with platforms such as MuleSoft and Regrello, or comparable tools, is leveraged to deliver these outcomes.Become a trusted partner embedded with mission owners, working in classified and unclassified environments to deeply understand operational challenges and translate them into end-to-end data science and integration solutions using best-fit tooling.Drive innovation at the front lines by serving as the connective bridge between customer missions and internal engineering teams, gathering frontline feedback to help co-design integration patterns, workflow templates, and data science capabilities that strengthen national security outcomes.Improve efficiency, mission-readiness, and trust by helping the U.S. and allied governments deploy integrated data technology stacks that deliver faster response times, better personnel utilization, and more effective logistics and asset management.Drive tangible outcomes through hands-on implementation, taking responsibility for end-to-end technical delivery of complex data pipelines, integration flows, and predictive models—personally writing critical code, configuring systems, and troubleshooting issues in the field while guiding junior team members.Build transformative data science solutions by taking primary ownership of designing, developing, and implementing high-quality, scalable production ML and analytics systems, including predictive models, intelligent automation pipelines, and LLM-augmented workflows.Engineer bespoke integration architectures, designing and building custom API-led integrations using enterprise integration platforms—such as MuleSoft Anypoint Platform or equivalent middleware solutions—to ensure seamless connectivity across enterprise data sources, operational systems, and cloud environments in highly regulated settings.Orchestrate complex workflows, leveraging modern workflow automation and process orchestration platforms—such as Regrello or equivalent solutions—to model, automate, and optimize multi-stakeholder operational processes in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and mission operations contexts.Own the entire data lifecycle—on-site with customers—from strategic data modeling to hands-on ETL/ELT pipeline construction, feature engineering, and integration strategy—ensuring data is always ready, optimized, and secure for advanced analytics and AI applications.Lead rapid prototyping and iteration, developing proofs-of-concept and MVPs side-by-side with customer teams to demonstrate data science and integration capabilities and set the pace for rapid, mission-aligned delivery.We're looking for a builder, a problem solver, and a mission-first leader who thrives in forward-deployed environments. The ideal candidate brings:8+ years of experience in a hands-on, end-to-end delivery role for high-quality, scalable production solutions, ideally in customer-facing or field-deployed settings.Strong background in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related engineering discipline.Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL).Extensive hands-on experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions, including model development, MLOps pipelines, LLM integration, prompt engineering, and agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex).Demonstrated expertise in enterprise integration platforms and API-led connectivity design, with experience in tools such as MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Dell Boomi, Apigee, Azure API Management, or equivalent; direct MuleSoft experience is a plus.Demonstrated expertise in workflow orchestration and process automation platforms, with experience in tools such as Regrello, Temporal, Prefect, Apache Airflow, or equivalent; direct Regrello experience is a plus.Deep expertise in data modeling, processing, and analytics with demonstrable proficiency in enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift).A "get-things-done" attitude with a proven ability to deliver fast and impactfully in ambiguous, customer-site environments.Exceptional communication and presentation skills—able to articulate complex data science and integration concepts to both technical and non-technical mission stakeholders.Proven ability to lead technical engagements, mentor junior FDEs, and own technical delivery end-to-end.Ability to travel 50-75% of the time to customer sites, including classified facilities.Must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) living on U.S. soil who does not hold dual citizenship.Eligible for and willing to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.Unleash your potentialWhen you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future—but to redefine what's possible—for yourself, for AI, and the world.