Forward Deployed Engineer

About the role

In this position, you will serve as the critical technical liaison between HighRadius platform capabilities and the strategic objectives of enterprise finance organizations. You will own the discovery and scoping of client workflows, translating ambiguous business challenges into precise technical requirements for autonomous agent deployment. This role requires you to architect end-to-end solution designs that map manual finance steps to intelligent, self-executing agentic workflows. You will be responsible for demonstrating how these solutions generate tangible operational savings and materially reduce financial risk for the customer. The position demands that you communicate effectively with both technical engineers and non-technical executives, bridging the gap between complex platform features and board-level value narratives. You will leverage your deep product expertise to shape the strategic direction of the platform based on real-world field feedback. This is a quota-owning role where your success is measured by your ability to drive adoption and expansion within existing client portfolios. You will play a central role in building the business case that justifies investment in automation, ensuring alignment between technology execution and financial outcomes.

Key facts

HighRadius delivers a unified Agentic AI platform purpose-built for the Office of the CFO. The platform integrates 180+ specialized agents designed to orchestrate end-to-end processes across Order-to-Cash, Close & Reconciliation, Consolidation & Reporting, Accounts Payable, B2B Payments, and Treasury & Risk. These agents work in concert to automate complex financial workflows, providing a single source of technical subject matter expertise throughout the entire sales cycle. HighRadius guarantees measurable operational KPI improvements by directly mapping specific platform agents to targeted business outcomes. The company constructs high-fidelity Agentic AI pilots and simulations that accelerate customer ROI, focusing on critical metrics such as DSO reduction and improved cash flow optimization. HighRadius builds compelling Proof of Concepts that visualize the future state of full-scale deployment, using the validated success of initial agent pilots as the foundation. The platform serves over 1300 enterprises globally, including prominent names such as 3M, Unilever, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Red Bull, and Lufthansa. HighRadius has earned consistent recognition as a market leader from top-tier analysts, including Gartner, IDC, and Forrester. The solution is designed for rapid deployment, with a typical go-live period of 3-6 months that drives value creation quickly.

What you'll do

Architect client-specific workflows and meticulously map existing manual procedures to appropriate intelligent agent capabilities within the HighRadius platform.

Champion high-impact product demonstrations that reveal deep operational savings and significant risk mitigation opportunities for finance leaders and CFOs.

Pilot advanced agentic AI simulations targeting Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reduction and cash flow improvements to validate value early in the engagement.

Shape detailed future-state automation blueprints that provide a clear strategic roadmap for long-term platform adoption and expansion.

Own all technical conversations throughout the opportunity lifecycle, acting as the definitive subject matter expert on platform capabilities and limitations.

Construct sophisticated financial models that quantify productivity gains, cost savings, and return on investment to justify automation initiatives.

Influence the strategic direction of the HighRadius platform by converting real-world field challenges and client demands into actionable product feedback.

Drive end-to-end deal execution in collaboration with sales partners, ensuring seamless commercial and technical closure to secure and expand enterprise accounts.

Conduct in-depth discovery sessions to uncover latent needs and hidden inefficiencies within the client's current finance operations.

Develop and deliver compelling narratives that translate complex AI workflows into clear, boardroom-ready language for executive stakeholders.

Requirements

You must possess three to five years of cumulative experience implementing solutions within complex enterprise software environments.

You must demonstrate the ability to design and explain intricate AI workflows and technical architectures to non-technical stakeholders with absolute clarity.

You must have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple concurrent opportunities while navigating lengthy and complex corporate sales cycles.

You must exhibit strong ownership mentality, taking full responsibility for the technical success of engagements from initial scoping through final deployment.

You must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment where priorities can shift rapidly based on client needs and market demands.

You must have a deep understanding of fundamental finance concepts, including the mechanics of financial close, accounts payable processes, and treasury operations.

You must be highly proficient in utilizing the HighRadius Autonomous AI platform, including its agent configuration, workflow orchestration, and simulation tools.

You must hold the right to work in India without sponsorship, as the engagement location is Hyderabad, Telangana.

Nice to have

Direct, hands-on experience with Order-to-Cash, Close & Reconciliation, or Treasury management platforms is strongly preferred.

Prior experience building or managing Proof of Concepts for enterprise software deployments is highly valued.

Background in industries with complex financial reporting requirements, such as pharmaceuticals or manufacturing, is an advantage.

Practical notes

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, requiring relocation or local presence in the area.

The engagement type is B2B sales cycles targeting both enterprise and SMB accounts across the HighRadius solution footprint.

You must be available to work standard business hours as defined by the Hyderabad time zone.

All communication regarding this role must be conducted through official HighRadius hiring channels.