Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer $200-$300k base salary Onsite in SF or NYC About the Role Our client is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to join their Agent Deployment team. This is a high-impact, customer-facing engineering role where you will work directly with enterprise users to transform complex operational workflows into production-grade AI systems. You will operate as a true software engineer, contributing to the core product while also owning real-world deployments from end to end. About Our Client Our client is an AI infrastructure company building a platform that automates complex internal workflows across enterprises. By leveraging AI agents, they help organizations eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency across functions like IT, security, finance, and operations. They are a well-funded, high-growth startup with a small, talent-dense team and a rapidly expanding customer base, including both high-growth tech companies and large enterprises. The team is based in San Francisco and operates in a highly collaborative, in-person environment. Why Candidates Should Join Join a fast-growing AI infrastructure company with strong product-market fit and significant enterprise traction Work on cutting-edge AI systems that automate critical workflows across organizations Be a founding member of a key team, shaping how deployments and customer engineering are done Gain direct exposure to customers, business problems, and product strategy Operate in a high-ownership, fast-paced environment with significant growth upside What You’ll Do Architect and build production-grade systems for customer deployments Translate complex customer requirements into scalable, reliable solutions Design and implement backend services, APIs, and integrations Own the full lifecycle of deployments from initial scoping through launch and optimization Turn customer pain points into reusable product features Collaborate closely with sales, customers, and internal engineering teams Move quickly from idea to production through rapid iteration Ideal Candidate Profile Seniority 1–10+ years of software engineering experience Work Experience Experience building and shipping production systems Strong backend or systems engineering foundation Exposure to APIs, integrations, or distributed systems Experience in fast-paced or startup environments is a plus Customer-facing or cross-functional experience is helpful but not required Education Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Strong academic background from a top program is a plus Hard Skills Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar) Experience building scalable systems and services Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and system design principles Exposure to AI/ML systems, LLMs, or data pipelines is a plus Soft Skills Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers High ownership and ability to operate independently Structured problem-solving and ability to navigate ambiguity Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-intensity environment