What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Forward Deployed Engineering (Global) position at HCLTech?
HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated [Director - Forward Deployed Engineering (Global) to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.
Job Title: [Director - Forward Deployed Engineering (Global)]
Job ID: (111882)
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Santa Clara
Background:
Director - Forward Deployed Engineering (Global)
Role Title
Summary
Lead the global FDE organization responsible for client-embedded AI transformation execution. Manage technical and business FDE pods across geographies and ensure scalable, high-quality delivery.
This is NOT a delivery manager role.
This is an elite AI deployment leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
- Run global FDE staffing and rotations
- Manage utilization and deployment quality
- Lead embedded client transformation engagements
- Govern technical delivery standards
- Coordinate FDE staffing with Geo Leads
- Build scalable deployment playbooks
- Coach FDE engineers and pod leads
- Establish enterprise-grade AI deployment governance
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 12–16 years in AI/cloud engineering leadership
- Experience running customer-facing engineering teams
- Strong AI platform delivery background
- Enterprise architecture and transformation experience
- Ability to manage technical and business consulting pods
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $ 200000 per Year
Pay Range Maximum: $ 220000 Per Year
HCLTec is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year
How You’ll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.
Salary : $200,000 - $220,000