Ramp Forward Deployed Engineer Jobs & Salary
2 open forward deployed engineering roles at Ramp, with disclosed base pay of $168K–$330K.
Open roles
| Role | Location | Base pay (USD) | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer, Forward Deployed | New York, NY (HQ) | $168K–$285K | 2026-10-22 |
| Software Engineer, Forward Deployed, Enterprise Product | New York, NY (HQ) | $189K–$330K | 2026-10-22 |
What Ramp asks for
Articles mentioning Ramp
- WTF is a forward deployed engineer? (and why everyone is hiring them)
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- Forward deployed engineer: role, salary and how to get hired
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- How to hire a forward deployed engineer: first hire guide
Paraform co-founder John Kim's guide to hiring your first forward deployed engineer (FDE).
- Recruiting Forward Deployed Engineers: 2026 Guide
This recruiting guide explains the forward deployed engineer (FDE) role for hiring managers: what it is, where it came from, what it costs, and how to source and screen candidates.
- Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Interview: The Definitive 2026 Guide
Aced (formerly Exponent) published a comprehensive 2026 guide for engineers interviewing for Forward Deployed Engineer roles at Palantir, OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, Scale AI, and other AI companies.
- Forward Deployed Engineer Studio: The SMB Gap (2026)
This piece argues that the 2026 FDE boom exposes a structural gap: AI labs' forward deployed engineers serve only large regulated accounts, leaving SMBs and mid-market companies unserved.
- What Is a Forward Deployed Engineer? Inside Tech's Hottest New Job—and How to Prepare for It
This article explains the forward deployed engineer (FDE), a role coined by Palantir: engineers embedded with customers to build and ship custom AI systems in real environments.
- Forward Deployed Engineer skills: what employers ask for
FDE Dispatch analyzed 563 live Forward Deployed Engineer postings from 115 employers (October 2026 snapshot) to index skill requirements.
- Forward-Deployed AI Engineer: 800% Surge, $238K Pay (May 2026)
This guide maps the Forward-Deployed AI Engineer (FDE) role in 2026.
FAQ
How much does Ramp pay forward deployed engineers?
2 of Ramp's 2 open forward deployed engineer postings disclose pay, with base salaries from $168K to $330K. The typical midpoint, $243K, is 16% above the $210K median across all companies hiring FDEs. Equity and bonus are not included.
Where are Ramp's forward deployed engineer jobs?
Ramp's open roles are listed in 1 location: New York, NY (HQ) (2). None are listed as remote.
What skills does Ramp look for in forward deployed engineers?
Across 2 distinct job descriptions, the most frequently mentioned are AI agents (100%), Customer-facing (100%), Travel (100%).
Is Ramp hiring forward deployed engineers?
Yes. As of 2026-11-10, Ramp has 2 open forward deployed engineering roles, 2 posted in the last 30 days. Titles include: Software Engineer, Forward Deployed; Software Engineer, Forward Deployed, Enterprise Product.