CData Software
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CData is the data layer between AI and ROI—delivering the connectivity, context, and control that make enterprise AI more accurate. One platform for live access and data replication across 350+ sources, semantic intelligence that ensures context-aware responses, and built-in governance for every AI-to-data interaction. Powering AI and analytics workloads for Anthropic, Databricks, Microsoft, Google, Palantir, and more than 10,000 customers worldwide.
Behind that impact is a global team of passionate problem-solvers, engineers, and innovators who are redefining what’s possible in data connectivity.
Headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, CData has over 500 team members, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. We take pride not just in what we build, but in how we build it: together, with curiosity, creativity, and a shared drive to push boundaries.
CData is the data layer behind enterprise AI in production. As organizations move from experimentation to mission-critical agentic workflows, they need a partner who can connect AI to live, governed data across hundreds of systems and an architect who can design that solution inside the customer's environment.
We're hiring a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to be the senior technical leader inside our most strategic enterprise engagements. You'll embed with customers to translate AI ambitions into production architectures on CData Connect AI, our managed MCP platform, and the broader CData stack, designing how data, AI, and governance fit together end-to-end. You'll be the technical voice the customer trusts and the field-level expert whose patterns shape what we build next in product.
This is a senior IC role with significant leverage. You won't manage people directly, but you'll mentor FDEs on each engagement, set the technical bar for the work, and partner closely with the FDE Director and Product leadership on the patterns that turn field wins into reusable IP.
The Principal Forward Deployed Engineer works directly with strategic customers and designs how AI, data and governance come together end-to-end to ensure deployments on Connect AI are scalable, secure, and deliver measurable outcomes. This role goes beyond solution design. By shaping architectures, defining best practices, and identifying product gaps in real time, the Architect directly influences the evolution of the Connect AI platform. Their work creates patterns that accelerate future deployments, strengthen technical credibility with enterprise buyers, and reduce time to value across engagements.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead customer engagements
Architect AI data connectivity end-to-end
Shape the evolution of the Connect AI platform through real-world deployments
Elevate the team
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US Only: The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $175,000–$240,000 per year. The actual range may vary depending on specific locations. In the areas we’re looking to hire within Pacific Time Zone markets, including California, Washington, Oregon, and other West Coast locations, we expect the base pay range for this role to be $175,000–$240,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CData Software is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
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