Principal Forward-Deployed Engineer

Docusign

. Embed with procurement teams and buying centers to identify business needs and translate S2P and supplier agreement use cases into production-ready IAM solutions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $157,900 - $266,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building AI-enabled agreement solutions and integrating procurement platforms, with a strong focus on Source-to-Pay lifecycles and supplier management. Proven ability to lead project workstreams and mentor teams while delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

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AI Agreement Solutions DevelopmentSource-To-Pay Procurement Lifecycle ExpertiseDocusign IAM ConfigurationIntegration with SAP Ariba and CoupaData Engineering for Contract Data Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData EngineeringData ScienceAnalytics EngineeringGenAI/LLM Solutions DeploymentSpend AnalyticsContract Data PipelinesVendor Master DeduplicationObligation ManagementWorkflow Configuration

Soft Skills

Strong Presentation SkillsMentoringCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Docusign IAMSAP AribaCoupaOracle Procurement CloudNavigatorWorkflowCLM Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Data ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Source-To-PayProcurementSupplier Lifecycle ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementCompliance Considerations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Embed with procurement teams and buying centers to identify business needs and translate S2P and supplier agreement use cases into production-ready IAM solutions
Partner with CPOs, sourcing directors, category managers, legal operations, and IT architects across the agreement lifecycle
Lead discovery and design sessions for intake, negotiation, contracting, spend analysis, and post-signature supplier management
Prototype and deliver AI agreement solutions using IAM capabilities, vendor hubs, and automated obligation extraction frameworks
Work independently within an FDE pod and mentor newer team members
Coach client procurement teams, sourcing managers, and end users on platform capabilities, supplier data model setup, and AI enablement
Develop procurement demos and proofs of concept, articulate business value, and document solution design handoffs
Mentor FDEs through design and code reviews and contribute reusable procurement prompt libraries, workflow scaffolds, and agreement integrations
Build AI-enabled agreement solutions, agentic intake workflows, and obligation management pipelines across Docusign IAM and enterprise procurement platforms
Prototype bi-directional integrations with SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Oracle Procurement Cloud for vendor master data, PR/PO creation, and pricing terms
Make architecture decisions balancing quality, safety, latency, cost, and risk when extracting contractual terms
Deliver workflow configurations and design extensible vendor hierarchy models and contract family tracking
Contribute reusable S2P workflow templates, extraction models, renewal agent briefs, and ERP connector implementations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering
12+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, or analytics engineering
1+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying GenAI/LLM-powered solutions in client sandbox environments
12+ years of experience leading project workstreams with procurement or legal stakeholders and translating business/sourcing problems into AI agreement solutions
5+ years of experience integrating applications with enterprise P2P/S2P software or CLM systems
Ability to travel 50% on average
Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay procurement lifecycles, intake-to-procure orchestration, and supplier lifecycle management
Experience configuring or building solutions on Docusign IAM, Navigator, Workflow, or CLM platforms
Experience working directly with client technical teams, CPOs, and category managers
Data engineering experience with contract data pipelines, table extraction models, vendor master deduplication, or spend analytics
Experience integrating intake and orchestration tools with procurement backends
Strong presentation skills
Familiarity with security, privacy, and compliance considerations
Must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without current or future sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable incentive pay or company bonus plan, depending on role and performance
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Paid time off and paid company holidays based on region
Up to six months of paid parental leave
Full health benefits plans, including options for 100% employer-paid plans from day one
Retirement and pension programs with potential employer contributions
Coaching, online courses, and education reimbursements
Paid compassionate care leave