HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Director - Forward Deployed Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Director - Forward Deployed Engineer

Position Type: Fulltime

Job Id - 111882

Location: Remote (USA)

Role Summary

Lead the global FDE organization responsible for client-embedded AI transformation execution. Manage technical and business FDE pods across geographies and ensure scalable, high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Run global FDE staffing and rotations
• Manage utilization and deployment quality
• Lead embedded client transformation engagements
• Govern technical delivery standards
• Coordinate FDE staffing with Geo Leads
• Build scalable deployment playbooks
• Coach FDE engineers and pod leads
• Establish enterprise-grade AI deployment governance

Required Skills & Experience

• 12–16 years in AI/cloud engineering leadership
• Experience running customer-facing engineering teams
• Strong AI platform delivery background
• Enterprise architecture and transformation experience
• Ability to manage technical and business consulting pods

Success Metrics

• Quality and reliability of deployed agent workflows.
• Evaluation coverage and improvement over time.
• Reusability of solution components across customers.
• Customer satisfaction with AI outcomes.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $200000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $260000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.