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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Stem ItChicago, ILL6 LeadSeptember 19th, 2026
Hyper-growth, venture-backed AI startup building proprietary technology for real-world operations across supply chain, logistics, and SaaS organizations is looking to add several Forward Deployed Software Engineers to the team. The company recently raised $50 million and is open to to both early-career and mid-level engineers (1-6 years) who want significant ownership and the opportunity to solve real-world problems with customers.The ideal candidate(s) will have a strong software engineering background and enjoy working directly with clients to solve complex, ambiguous problems. This role will involve owning technical deployments end-to-end and building solutions that leverage AI and modern software technologies to improve real-world business operations.Preferred:Strong software engineering background with experience building and deploying production applicationsExperience working with Python and modern backend technologiesBackground with Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud infrastructureExperience working directly with customers or in a client-facing engineering role is a plusAbility to translate complex business problems into technical solutionsComfortable with end-to-end development, owning projects and deployments from initial discovery through productionBS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fieldBonus:Experience with AI/ML or deploying AI-powered applicationsBackground in computer vision, robotics, automation, or industrial technologyExperience working in a startup or fast-paced engineering environmentExperience with cloud infrastructure and distributed systemsProgramming experience with Python, Javascript, Rust, Go, TypeScript, or similar languagesPrevious experience in client facing capacity as: Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or similar customer-facing technical roleMasters in Computer Science or related fieldPackage:Competitive base salaryEquity401K matchCompetitive healthcare optionsPTOOpportunity to join a rapidly growing venture-backed AI company