In the company Frontier Company Engineering team, you won’t just build software; you’ll deliver real outcomes for some of the world’s most complex organizations. As a Principal Account-Aligned FDE, you will be a customer-embedded engineer serving as the primary technical leader aligned to a strategic account. You will drive business outcomes through hands-on execution and multidisciplinary expertise. This role involves building and shipping production-grade solutions, working directly with customers to translate business needs into clear technical approaches, and operating with speed in complex, fast-moving environments.
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Location
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Work Conditions
- 0 days/week in-office – remote
- Travel: Less than 25%
Responsibilities
- Drive customer outcomes by shaping opportunities and translating business needs into clear, actionable technical approaches.
- Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments, demonstrating strong engineering execution and end-to-end ownership.
- Accelerate time to value by operating effectively in ambiguity and delivering iterative, high-impact solutions.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders to build trust, align priorities, and guide technical and business decision-making.
- Apply industry and customer context to tailor solutions and move beyond generic approaches.
- Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope and strong technical direction, maintaining continuity across the engagement lifecycle.
- Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complex account dynamics, set boundaries, and drive urgency and accountability.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
- 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree AND 10+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
- 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- 2+ years of experience in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., consulting, solutions engineering, field engineering, or similar).
- Experience with AI/ML technologies, cloud architecture, data engineering, and using AI tools and workflows in creating software engineering artifacts.
- Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
