This role pays more than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$146,500–$225,575
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$189k
versus about
$186k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Cisco
Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity
Cisco currently has
196 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$167,700–$245,200
across 196 roles with salary data.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer on the Agent Resilience team, you will operate at the intersection of software engineering, customer engagement, and product innovation to ensure AI agents behave as intended through scalable evaluation and guardrails. You will partner with enterprise customers to understand technical requirements, design solution architectures, and guide them through production deployments while building integrations, prototypes, and reusable tools. Your daily work involves leading technical workshops, troubleshooting complex issues across the technology stack, and collaborating with internal teams to influence product enhancements based on real-world feedback. The role requires proficiency in Python or Java, experience with APIs, distributed systems, and cloud platforms. You will utilize AI tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor while leveraging expertise in Kubernetes, MLOps, and observability to solve complex technical challenges for large-scale enterprise deployments.
What does a Forward Deployed Engineer earn?
Median $215000 from 45 postings across 23 companies.