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# Forward Deployed Engineer - Federal, New Grad 2027 at C3 AI

- **Company:** C3 AI
- **Location:** Tysons, VA
- **Compensation:** $120k–$150k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://c3.ai/job-description/8900477002?gh_jid=8900477002

## Job description

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](https://c3.ai/)

C3 AI is seeking early professional Forward Deployed Engineers to join the Federal team. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will design, develop, and deploy AI-based enterprise applications at scale on the C3 Agentic AI Platform, working directly with U.S. federal customers through hands-on 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.

This role requires U.S. citizenship. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required; an active clearance is preferred.

## 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.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- 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 problems 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

- Current, active U.S. Government security clearance (TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater).
- Experience with the Federal government, especially DoD.
- 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.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship. C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.

Virginia Base Pay Range $120,000—$150,000 USD

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.

## About C3 AI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: C3 AI provides a leading Enterprise AI platform and a portfolio of over 40 turnkey AI applications to accelerate digital transformation for global organizations.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: AI)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Thomas M. Siebel

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Enterprise AI Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving large enterprises and government agencies across manufacturing, energy, financial services, defense & intelligence, healthcare, and the public sector.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To solve previously unsolvable problems at massive scale by providing enterprise-scale AI applications that can be implemented in weeks and deliver meaningful economic value.

## Products & Services
- **C3 Agentic AI Platform**: An end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, supporting the full value chain with prebuilt, configurable applications for reliability, fraud detection, sensor network health, supply network optimization, energy management, anti-money laundering, and customer engagement. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 Generative AI**: Domain-specific applications that provide a unified knowledge source for the enterprise.
- **AI Application Suites**: Pre-built, industry-specific SaaS applications including AI CRM Suite, Asset Performance Suite, Defense & Intelligence Suite, Financial Services Suite, State & Local Government Suite, Supply Chain Suite, and Sustainability Suite. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 AI Ex Machina**: A no-code interface to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions and analytics. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 AI Studio**: A low-code interface to develop, deploy, and operate enterprise AI applications. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **Deep Code Tools**: Access via Visual Studio, Jupyter Notebook, R, Python, and Scala. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, the market cap fluctuates; recent reports place it in the range of $2–$4 billion (publicly traded, value changes daily).
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: For fiscal year 2024, C3 AI reported total revenue of approximately $310 million (public filing data).
- **Key Metric (Funding)**: N/A – Public company, no recent funding rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google Cloud (Partner of the Year), Microsoft, Amazon, Raytheon, FIS, Baker Hughes, and others. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/company/)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 300 clients and partners including Shell, Bank of America, the U.S. Air Force, Koch Industries, Cargill, Nucor, and AMD. Named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for AI & ML Platforms (2022, 2024) and an IDC MarketScape Leader. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25_0917_C3_AI_Fact_Sheet.pdf)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven Track Record**: 15+ years of enterprise AI success and deployment at some of the world’s largest organizations. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **Integrated Platform**: Offers a unified family of deep-code, low-code, and no-code tools, enabling rapid development and deployment across diverse use cases.
- **Pre-built Applications**: Over 40 turnkey AI applications designed for high-value use cases, reducing time-to-value for customers.
- **Strong Partner Ecosystem**: Deep integrations with major cloud providers (Google Cloud, Microsoft, AWS) and systems integrators, providing a robust go-to-market and delivery network.
- **Customer Base**: Trusted by over 300 clients, including highly regulated industries (defense, finance, energy), demonstrating reliability and security.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding the C3 Agentic AI Platform and Generative AI offerings, deepening partnerships with cloud providers (especially Google Cloud), and extending into new verticals like healthcare and state/local government. Continued investment in its Guadalajara, Mexico engineering hub as a center for innovation. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Growth direction**: Scaling from early adopters to broader enterprise adoption, with a focus on measurable ROI for customers and expanding the partner ecosystem for global reach.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Emphasizes a culture of curiosity, integrity, collective intelligence, and innovation. Described as a team-oriented environment where employees solve "previously unsolvable" problems. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Offers a mix of on-site and remote roles. Major offices in Redwood City (HQ), Guadalajara (second-largest engineering hub), and others across the US, Europe, and Asia. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Notable perks**:
    - **Equity**: Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to all full-time employees.
    - **Education**: Full tuition coverage for a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois; $25,000 cash bonus, 15% raise, and stock grant upon completion.
    - **Parental Leave**: Up to 10–12 weeks paid leave for mothers, 4 weeks for all parents.
    - **Time Off**: 15 days PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays.
    - **Health**: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage; global health insurance for business travelers.
    - **Retirement**: 401K plan via Charles Schwab.
    - **Continuous Learning**: Monthly training sessions, weekly lunch-and-learns, and bonuses for completing online courses.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on full-stack, scalable enterprise AI applications. Interns and early professionals receive mentorship, bonuses for self-learning, and support for professional development. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)

## Sources
1. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
2. [c3.ai - Company Page](https://c3.ai/company/)
3. [c3.ai - Careers Page](https://c3.ai/careers/)
4. [c3.ai - Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://c3.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25_0917_C3_AI_Fact_Sheet.pdf)
5. [LinkedIn - C3 AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/c3-ai-enterprise-ai)

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