{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"49ac1f5cc1a219f602e4ccf5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49ac1f5cc1a219f602e4ccf5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49ac1f5cc1a219f602e4ccf5","title":"Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Client)","description":"About Blitzy\nBlitzy is a Boston-based Generative AI startup on a mission to automate custom software creation to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're transforming how enterprises build software—turning human ideas into production-ready applications with AI that can autonomously generate up to 80% of enterprise-grade code.\nWe're backed by tier 1 investors and led by founders with deep expertise in AI and enterprise software. Our platform doesn't just suggest code snippets—it builds complete, production-ready applications that enterprises can deploy immediately.\n\nU.S. GenAI startup, Burlington/Cambridge Office\nBuild the bridge between cutting-edge AI and real-world software development\nCompensation: $160,000 - $185,000 base salary plus equity\nLocation: Burlington, MA (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site with customer in Burlington, 2 days/week at 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge)\nTravel: Minimal - role is based in Greater Boston are\nThe Role\nWe're looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world enterprise software challenges. You'll embed directly with our customer's engineering team in Burlington, MA, helping them revolutionize their software development with Blitzy.\nThis isn't a typical solutions engineer role. You'll write production code, architect solutions, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with customer engineering teams to deliver transformative outcomes. You're equally comfortable debugging a complex integration, participating in sprint planning, or whiteboarding architecture with a CTO.\nWork Arrangement: This role requires being on-site with the customer in Burlington 3 days per week and at Blitzy headquarters (1 Kendall Square, Cambridge) 2 days per week. This structure ensures deep customer partnership while maintaining connection to our core engineering team.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nYou deploy Blitzy into complex enterprise environments, navigating technical constraints while delivering immediate value\nYou write custom integrations and extensions that unlock new use cases for customers\nYou translate ambitious business goals into concrete technical implementations using Blitzy's AI capabilities\nYou identify patterns across customer needs that influence our product roadmap\nYou become a trusted technical advisor to engineering leaders, earning their confidence through hands-on expertise\nYou drive successful POCs that expand into enterprise-wide deployments\nYou contribute code and insights back to our core platform based on field experience\nWhat You'll Do\nCustomer Partnership\nEmbed with customer teams during critical implementations, serving as their technical co-pilot\nParticipate in customer sprint planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making\nBuild custom solutions that demonstrate Blitzy's capabilities in their specific environment\nTechnical Implementation\nWrite production-quality code to integrate Blitzy with existing enterprise systems\nDevelop reusable patterns, scripts, and tools that accelerate customer adoption\nDebug complex issues spanning customer infrastructure and our platform\nCreate technical demos that showcase advanced use cases\nStrategic Impact\nDecompose executive vision into actionable engineering roadmaps\nIdentify expansion opportunities within accounts based on technical insights\nCollaborate with our product team to prioritize features based on field experience\nContribute to our technical documentation and best practices\nRequired Experience\n4-10 years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production code\nFluency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#)\nDeep understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, cloud architecture)\nExperience with enterprise development workflows, including Agile/Scrum methodologies\nHands-on experience with Jira and enterprise software development lifecycle\nProven ability to navigate complex technical environments and stakeholder relationships\nStrong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts to anyone from intern to CTO\nMust be based in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston area for this hybrid role\nWhat Makes You Stand Out\nExperience at high-growth startups or in customer-facing engineering roles\nBackground in AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise modernization projects\nTrack record of technical thought leadership (blogs, talks, open source contributions)\nExperience with legacy system modernization or large-scale migrations\nPassion for the future of AI-powered software development\nWhat Makes This Role Different\nUnlike traditional FDSE roles that focus on configuration and support, you'll be:\nWriting production code that directly impacts customer success\nShaping AI adoption at the frontier of what's possible with generative AI\nInfluencing product direction through direct field experience\nWorking with our AI platform that generates complete applications, not just code snippets\nGrowing with flexibility to transition into core product/platform engineering\nYou'll Get\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family\n401(k) with company match\nGenerous PTO and parental leave\nTop-tier equipment and home office stipend\nLearning & development budget\nDirect exposure to cutting-edge AI technology and enterprise customers\nClear growth path to product, platform, or leadership roles\nThe opportunity to define how enterprises build software in the AI era\nOur Culture\nWe move Blitzy Fast—making swift decisions and shipping solutions that matter. We maintain a Championship Mindset, operating like a professional team where everyone contributes to winning. We believe in being everyday athletes—taking care of ourselves so we can bring our best to work.\nWho we are: Our Co-Founder and CTO is a Serial Gen AI Inventor who grew up in Pune, India, is a BITS Pilani graduate, and worked at NVIDIA's Pune office for 6 years (promoted 5 times in 6 years). After transferring to NVIDIA HQ in Santa Clara and making significant contributions, he completed dual Masters in Engineering and MBA from Harvard Business School. Our CEO is a successful Serial Entrepreneur who has built multiple companies.\nReady to Join?\nIf you're excited about being on the front lines of the AI revolution in software development, we want to hear from you. This role offers the rare opportunity to work with bleeding-edge technology while solving real enterprise challenges.\nApplication Process\n15-minute intro call\nConversation with customer-facing leadership\nTechnical session\nVirtual or on-site interviews with the team\nReference checks and offer\nTotal process: 5-7 days for strong candidates\nBlitzy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. 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We're transforming how enterprises build software—turning human ideas into production-ready applications with AI that can autonomously generate up to 80% of enterprise-grade code.\nWe're backed by tier 1 investors and led by founders with deep expertise in AI and enterprise software. Our platform doesn't just suggest code snippets—it builds complete, production-ready applications that enterprises can deploy immediately.\n\nU.S. GenAI startup, Burlington/Cambridge Office\nBuild the bridge between cutting-edge AI and real-world software development\nCompensation: $160,000 - $185,000 base salary plus equity\nLocation: Burlington, MA (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site with customer in Burlington, 2 days/week at 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge)\nTravel: Minimal - role is based in Greater Boston are\nThe Role\nWe're looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world enterprise software challenges. You'll embed directly with our customer's engineering team in Burlington, MA, helping them revolutionize their software development with Blitzy.\nThis isn't a typical solutions engineer role. You'll write production code, architect solutions, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with customer engineering teams to deliver transformative outcomes. You're equally comfortable debugging a complex integration, participating in sprint planning, or whiteboarding architecture with a CTO.\nWork Arrangement: This role requires being on-site with the customer in Burlington 3 days per week and at Blitzy headquarters (1 Kendall Square, Cambridge) 2 days per week. This structure ensures deep customer partnership while maintaining connection to our core engineering team.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nYou deploy Blitzy into complex enterprise environments, navigating technical constraints while delivering immediate value\nYou write custom integrations and extensions that unlock new use cases for customers\nYou translate ambitious business goals into concrete technical implementations using Blitzy's AI capabilities\nYou identify patterns across customer needs that influence our product roadmap\nYou become a trusted technical advisor to engineering leaders, earning their confidence through hands-on expertise\nYou drive successful POCs that expand into enterprise-wide deployments\nYou contribute code and insights back to our core platform based on field experience\nWhat You'll Do\nCustomer Partnership\nEmbed with customer teams during critical implementations, serving as their technical co-pilot\nParticipate in customer sprint planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making\nBuild custom solutions that demonstrate Blitzy's capabilities in their specific environment\nTechnical Implementation\nWrite production-quality code to integrate Blitzy with existing enterprise systems\nDevelop reusable patterns, scripts, and tools that accelerate customer adoption\nDebug complex issues spanning customer infrastructure and our platform\nCreate technical demos that showcase advanced use cases\nStrategic Impact\nDecompose executive vision into actionable engineering roadmaps\nIdentify expansion opportunities within accounts based on technical insights\nCollaborate with our product team to prioritize features based on field experience\nContribute to our technical documentation and best practices\nRequired Experience\n4-10 years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production code\nFluency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#)\nDeep understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, cloud architecture)\nExperience with enterprise development workflows, including Agile/Scrum methodologies\nHands-on experience with Jira and enterprise software development lifecycle\nProven ability to navigate complex technical environments and stakeholder relationships\nStrong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts to anyone from intern to CTO\nMust be based in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston area for this hybrid role\nWhat Makes You Stand Out\nExperience at high-growth startups or in customer-facing engineering roles\nBackground in AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise modernization projects\nTrack record of technical thought leadership (blogs, talks, open source contributions)\nExperience with legacy system modernization or large-scale migrations\nPassion for the future of AI-powered software development\nWhat Makes This Role Different\nUnlike traditional FDSE roles that focus on configuration and support, you'll be:\nWriting production code that directly impacts customer success\nShaping AI adoption at the frontier of what's possible with generative AI\nInfluencing product direction through direct field experience\nWorking with our AI platform that generates complete applications, not just code snippets\nGrowing with flexibility to transition into core product/platform engineering\nYou'll Get\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family\n401(k) with company match\nGenerous PTO and parental leave\nTop-tier equipment and home office stipend\nLearning & development budget\nDirect exposure to cutting-edge AI technology and enterprise customers\nClear growth path to product, platform, or leadership roles\nThe opportunity to define how enterprises build software in the AI era\nOur Culture\nWe move Blitzy Fast—making swift decisions and shipping solutions that matter. We maintain a Championship Mindset, operating like a professional team where everyone contributes to winning. We believe in being everyday athletes—taking care of ourselves so we can bring our best to work.\nWho we are: Our Co-Founder and CTO is a Serial Gen AI Inventor who grew up in Pune, India, is a BITS Pilani graduate, and worked at NVIDIA's Pune office for 6 years (promoted 5 times in 6 years). After transferring to NVIDIA HQ in Santa Clara and making significant contributions, he completed dual Masters in Engineering and MBA from Harvard Business School. Our CEO is a successful Serial Entrepreneur who has built multiple companies.\nReady to Join?\nIf you're excited about being on the front lines of the AI revolution in software development, we want to hear from you. 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