Remote Forward Deployed Engineer
DescriptionLocation: United States (remote)Work Model: Fully remoteIndustry: AI transformation & implementation consultingCompensation: $180K base, up to $500K+ OTEAbout the CompanyOur partner is a fast-growing AI transformation and implementation consultancy serving Fortune 500 clients across AI strategy and AI engineering. A preferred implementation partner of a leading AI research lab, they work directly with the C-suites of top companies on high-priority, confidential AI initiatives. Fully bootstrapped and cash-flow profitable since day one, the team is roughly 40 people today and doubling headcount every quarter, with plans to reach 150-200 by year end. The consulting business also funds a growing portfolio of ambitious longer-term bets.The OpportunityAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be a post-sale, client-facing software engineer implementing AI solutions directly on each client's tech stack. You'll be paired with an AI strategist who owns relationship management and status updates, freeing you to focus on building, presenting, and shipping real solutions alongside the client.This is a high-agency, high-upside role at an early and rapidly scaling company. You'll work across a range of tech stacks depending on the client, take on meaningful autonomy from day one, and grow into expanded scope over time, with clear paths toward senior engineering titles and engineering management as the team scales.ResponsibilitiesBuild, implement, and present AI solutions on clients' existing tech stacks in a post-sale, client-facing capacityPartner closely with an AI strategist who manages the client relationship, while you own the technical build and deliveryShip production software across the full stack in a collaborative team environmentLead technical initiatives and operate with a high degree of autonomyOccasionally support pre-sale scoping when needed (not a standard expectation)Travel to client sites roughly 1-2 times per month as requiredRequirements3-8 years of software engineering experienceStrong full-stack engineer comfortable shipping production software in a teamDemonstrated experience designing, developing, and maintaining web applications and agentic applicationsTrack record of leading technical initiatives and operating independentlyClient-facing experience strongly preferred and used as a differentiator among comparable candidatesBackgrounds as a former founder, CTO, or founding engineer of a startup are highly valued, as is experience running an engineering-led AI consulting effortComputer science or engineering education is a plusComfortable with an in-person, fast-paced environment and a willingness to put in effort beyond a standard week