Forward Deployed Engineer - 1250

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in Bank Hapoalim's Technology Division, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, customers, and technology teams to solve complex challenges using AI. You'll identify opportunities, translate business needs into technical solutions, and design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications and agents that create measurable business value. You will own projects end-to-end, from problem definition and solution design through implementation, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. This is a highly hands-on role for engineers who thrive in ambiguity, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about turning innovative ideas into scalable, production-ready solutions. What You'll Do • Partner with business and technology teams to understand operational challenges and define success metrics. • Translate open-ended business problems into clear, practical, and scalable technical solutions. • Design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications and intelligent agents integrated with enterprise systems. • Own the full solution lifecycle, from discovery and architecture through deployment and optimization. • Validate solutions using real-world data, measure outcomes, and continuously improve performance and business impact. • Ensure reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence in production environments. • Leverage modern AI development tools and frameworks to accelerate delivery and innovation. What We're Looking For • 4+ years of experience in software engineering or technical problem-solving roles. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. • Strong fundamentals in software design, system architecture, and distributed systems. • Experience building and operating production-grade applications and services. • Experience working across systems, integrations, APIs, and data flows. • Familiarity with modern AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies. • Comfort working directly with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. • Excellent communication skills and a strong ownership mindset. • Ability to lead ambiguous projects and independently drive solutions from concept to production. • Curiosity and passion for building AI-powered systems that deliver real business value. Nice to Have • Experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Engineering, Technical Consulting, or other customer-facing technical roles. • Experience with AI agents, agentic workflows, automation platforms, RAG systems, or conversational AI. • Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing production systems. • Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern software engineering practices. • Experience working in fast-paced startup or innovation environments. • Military service in intelligence or elite technology units, such as Unit 8200, is an advantage. Why Join Us? • Help shape the future of AI adoption in one of Israel's leading financial institutions. • Work on high-impact initiatives that directly influence business performance and customer experience. • Partner with top engineering, data, and business professionals across the organization. • Gain hands-on experience deploying cutting-edge AI solutions at enterprise scale. • Enjoy high ownership, meaningful challenges, and opportunities for professional growth.