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Forward Deployed Engineer – AI

IBM

Location

United States

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$144,000 - $268,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Forward Deployed Engineer – AI at IBM, you will engage directly with clients to address complex business challenges through innovative AI solutions. This role combines software engineering, data science, and advanced analytics to create production-ready applications. You will work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity and creativity, leveraging IBM's technology and strategic partnerships. Your contributions will drive meaningful change and enhance client impact across various industries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or software engineering, delivering production AI solutions.
  • Strong Python and SQL skills, with hands-on experience building GenAI and agentic AI applications.
  • Experience with machine learning and data processing using tools such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, Pandas, or Spark.
  • Experience integrating and deploying AI solutions using APIs and cloud AI platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business and technical teams to identify opportunities and define AI use cases.
  • Develop end-to-end GenAI, RAG, and agentic AI applications using various tools and platforms.
  • Design and implement LLM-powered agents and evaluation frameworks to ensure solution accuracy and reliability.
  • Prepare structured and unstructured data and integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems.
  • Present insights and support client adoption to turn successful solutions into reusable assets.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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