Engineers who ship production code inside your customers' environments and own the deployment until it works. Vetted and placed by operators who understand your business.
A forward deployed engineer (FDE) works directly with your customers to get your product running in their world. They sit on customer calls, learn the workflow, then write the integrations, data pipelines and custom code that turn a pilot into a paying deployment. It is now one of the most in-demand engineering jobs at AI and enterprise software companies.
A great Forward Deployed Engineer does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
Many senior LatAm engineers spent years at nearshore consultancies and agencies building software for US clients. That is close to FDE work already: client calls, shifting requirements, and code that has to work in someone else's stack. Strong full stack and data engineering talent in Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico gives you a real pool to choose from.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation. US equity grants at AI labs can push senior pay well above these numbers.
| Seniority | US Annual | LatAm Annual | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $150,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 / yr |
| Mid level | $200,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 / yr |
| Senior | $250,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 / yr |
We do not post and wait. Every Forward Deployed Engineer search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
We start by understanding what you actually need.
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.