Forward Deployed Engineering Manager, Financial Services

OpenAI

. Lead and grow a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering production systems with frontier models .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $302,000 - $385,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading high-performing engineering teams and delivering production systems, with a strong focus on technical quality and effective communication across cross-functional partnerships. Proficient in translating complex workflows and regulatory requirements into actionable solutions while fostering team growth through feedback and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Engineering Experience2+ Years Managing EngineersJavaScript ProficiencyPython ProficiencyProduction-Grade Code Review

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Hard Skills

Technical DeliveryFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentProduction SystemsPrototype to Production LeadershipComplex Workflow SimplificationDecision-Making Under PressureActionable Feedback Translation

Soft Skills

Team Growth SupportBuilding TrustCalm Under PressureFocus and Judgment

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulatory RequirementsField ExperienceHigh-Pressure ProjectsScalable Field Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering production systems with frontier models
Own end-to-end delivery outcomes through clarity, speed, tight coordination, and technical quality
Codify successful approaches into tools, playbooks, and roadmap inputs
Identify and urgently raise indicators in product behavior, customer environments, or delivery practices
Exercise judgment to determine what requires action
Set a high bar for FDE performance
Support team members’ growth through direct, actionable feedback
Define staffing and support models for scalable field teams
Partner with Product, Research, Sales, and GTM
Translate complex financial-services workflows, data constraints, and regulatory requirements into production systems
Travel up to 25%

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of engineering or technical delivery experience
2+ years managing high-performing FDE or customer-facing engineers
Experience leading high-pressure technical projects from prototype to production
Ability to write and review production-grade frontend and backend code
Proficiency with JavaScript or Python
Ability to simplify complex work and make fast, sound decisions under pressure
Ability to operate with urgency in ambiguous or evolving environments
Ability to translate field experience into actionable feedback for Product and Research
Ability to build deep trust with a team by modeling calm, focus, and judgment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Performance-related bonus(es) for eligible employees
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave: up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents
Paid medical and caregiver leave: up to 8 weeks
Flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays
Multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year
Paid sick or safe time
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend
Daily meals in offices
Meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Charitable donation matching
Wellness stipends