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: C3 AI
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.
This role is open to candidates graduating in December 2026 or Summer/Fall 2027.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain performant and scalable applications on the C3 Agentic AI Platform.
- Build and improve tools that help users understand and analyze large-scale data.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, modifications, and unit testing of customer applications and solutions.
- Assess technical risks and formulate mitigation strategies.
- Develop specifications, technical documentation, and user support guides.
- Support technical demonstrations, proofs-of-technology, and customer training sessions alongside senior engineers.
Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Hands-on experience with data structures, algorithms, cloud computing, relational or NoSQL databases, and profiling & optimization.
- Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, or the fundamentals of LLM tool calling and function execution.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for solving complex engineering in collaboration with a team.
- Ability to operate with high autonomy in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively and scale your impact across teams.
- Thrives in a fun, friendly, and intellectually stimulating team culture.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.
- Experience with Git or other version control software.
- Prior internship or project experience deploying applications at scale.
- Experience using modern developer AI workflows (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) and understanding how they interact with underlying execution environments.
C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.
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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with expected graduation in Summer or Fall 2027.
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or another object-oriented programming language through coursework, academic projects, or internships.
- Hands-on exposure to data structures and algorithms.
- Hands-on exposure to cloud computing.
- Hands-on exposure to relational or NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on exposure to profiling and optimization.
- Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, prompt engineering, or LLM tool-calling and function execution.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a team-oriented approach to complex engineering problems.
- Ability to work effectively in an autonomous and empowering environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Coursework or hands-on exposure to JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.
- Experience with Git or other version control software.
- Internship, co-op, or academic project experience deploying applications at scale.
- Experience using developer AI workflows such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Claude Code, and understanding their underlying execution environments.
C3 AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about C3 AI and has not been reviewed or approved by C3 AI.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive to above average for many roles, and compensation stands out more positively than several other aspects of the company. High-end packages are available in certain roles and levels, indicating the ability to pay at or above market when needed.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — The company funds an online master’s program that confers a $25,000 completion bonus, a guaranteed 15% raise, and a stock grant. Ongoing internal training and small course-completion bonuses further tie rewards to development milestones.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Daily catered lunches, stocked snacks, a free gym membership at the Redwood City HQ, and commuter benefits provide tangible day-to-day perks. Business-travel health coverage and other on-site amenities enhance the workplace experience for those regularly in office.
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What We Do
C3 AI is the leading Enterprise AI software provider for accelerating digital transformation. Digital transformation is about leveraging big data and the internet of things to improve performance of assets and predict shortfalls before they happen — all through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Get ahead of supply chain delays before they affect your delivery deadlines. Predict maintenance needs to increase asset uptime, replacing or repairing parts before failure. Reduce energy costs and track sustainability goals in real time, improving building operations and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Connect disparate health record systems to optimize patient visits and decrease waitlist time. At the core of all C3 AI products is a proprietary, model-driven AI architecture that dramatically enhances data science and application development. The C3 AI Platform allows customers to develop, deploy, and operate large-scale AI, predictive analytics, and IoT applications. And a broad portfolio of turnkey AI applications allows for even faster development and deployment. From reliability and readiness to supply chain optimization and energy management, C3 AI has deep industry expertise to get your enterprise started on its digital transformation.
