Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad 2027

<div class="content-intro"><p>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: <strong><a href="https://c3.ai/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">C3 AI</span></a></strong></p></div><p>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.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>This role is open to candidates graduating in December 2026 or Summer/Fall 2027.</em></strong></span></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform.</li>
<li>Build and improve tools that help users understand and analyze large-scale data.</li>
<li>Perform debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of customer applications and solutions.</li>
<li>Assess technical risks and formulate mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Develop specifications, technical documentation, and user support guides.</li>
<li>Support technical demonstrations, proofs-of-technology, and customer training sessions alongside senior engineers.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</li>
<li>Experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with data structures, algorithms, cloud computing, relational or NoSQL databases, and profiling & optimization.</li>
<li>Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, or the fundamentals of LLM tool calling and function execution.</li>
<li>Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for solving complex engineering in collaboration with a team.</li>
<li>Ability to operate with high autonomy in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively and scale your impact across teams.</li>
<li>Thrives in a fun, friendly, and intellectually stimulating team culture.</li>
<li>Ability to travel as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred qualifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.</li>
<li>Experience with Git or other version control software.</li>
<li>Prior internship or project experience deploying applications at scale.</li>
<li>Experience using modern developer AI workflows (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) and understanding how they interact with underlying execution environments.</li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan. </p></div><div class="title">California Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$120,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$150,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status. </p></div>