Engineering Manager - Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE)

Leading the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team to understand enterprise customer problems, design AI-powered solutions, and deploy production-grade AI workflows. Responsibilities include architecture design, production debugging, code reviews, customer engagements, driving delivery across multiple deployments, mentoring engineers, participating in hiring, and maintaining high engineering standards. The role combines hands-on software engineering with leadership, requiring ability to move from customer discussions to technical design, engineering reviews, and operational delivery. Key focus areas include voice AI, agent orchestration, workflow automation, enterprise integrations (CRM, telephony platforms), knowledge retrieval systems, and delivering measurable business outcomes for customers. The role is not purely managerial and expects deep technical involvement, collaboration with CTOs and engineering/product stakeholders, and a commitment to scalable, reliable engineering practices. Why Join Blue Machines: work at the frontier of AI and Voice AI; solve meaningful business problems for enterprise customers; lead high-impact deployments; influence architecture, product direction, and engineering culture.