Forward Deployed Software Engineer (NYC/Remote)

Overview Forward Deployed Software Engineer (NYC/Remote) – On-site or Remote (Pacific Time hours).Our client is a fast-growing tech startup building the future of APIs, with over $35 million in funding. They work with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cloudflare. As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you\'ll be an Applied AI Engineer who builds and deepens the technical relationship with these critical users. This role blends engineering, product, and deployment to solve high-impact problems alongside leaders shaping the future of AI. To thrive, you\'ll need strong judgment, broad technical fluency, and a passion for developer experience.Responsibilities Work directly with critical customers like OpenAI and Anthropic to evolve their SDKs and write custom utilities for advanced use cases such as structured outputs and tool-callingBuild AI-powered tooling to configure new users\' SDKs and translate custom solutions across multiple languagesWrite code internally (e.g., improving their SDK Codegen) and for external customers (e.g., examples and demos)Contribute to public-facing materials by writing documentation and helping to build a great websiteRequirements 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, ideally as a founder or founding engineer at a developer tool startupA polyglot with comfort across multiple programming languagesExperience using AI to generate high-quality codePassion for developer experience and empathy for all developersSelf-motivated builder who loves crafting great productsExperience with building and consuming APIsA track record of building something before (open-source project, business, or club)Willing to work in New York, NY (On-site) or Remote (Pacific Time hours)Location & Type Location: New York, NY (On-site) or Remote (Pacific Time hours)Employment Type: Full-timeBenefits Salary: $180K - $260KEquity: CompetitiveVisa sponsorship: Can sponsor TN or E-3 visas, but not H1-BEEO & Accessibility Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: We offer equal opportunities to all candidates, ensure accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. If you need reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or an accessible job advert format, email human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable policies. Data may be shared with clients and trusted partners as needed for recruitment. You may request deletion or withdraw consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.#J-18808-Ljbffr