Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
About the jobMeeBoss is sharing this active opportunity on behalf of Cognistack. Cognistack is seeking a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer to help scale an Applied AI business across vertical SaaS companies.This role involves combining AI engineering, full-stack development, and system architecture to deploy AI into mission-critical enterprise environments. The position requires direct collaboration with founders and customers, owning deployments from discovery through production adoption.Job titleFounding Forward Deployed Engineer | Applied AICompanyMeeBossLocationNew York, NY or Chicago, IL On-siteCompensation$200K–$300KWhy this roleZero-to-one founding opportunity with direct access to co-founders and the Head of AI.Significant ownership over the AI initiative from day one.Direct C-level exposure at enterprise customers.Opportunity to shape how AI is deployed across entire industries.Chance to help build the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team and operating model as it scales.What you will doRun discovery and translate ambiguous business problems into product specifications.Build AI workflows and software solutions from scratch.Own deployments end-to-end, from 0→1 through adoption and maintenance.Work directly with customers and senior executives on-site.Build shared ontologies connecting common data models and workflows.Productize successful deployment patterns across verticals.Partner with co-founders and the Head of AI on client AI strategy.Help build the FDE function as the team grows.What we are looking for4–6 years of Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) or technical customer-facing engineering experience.Experience at a strong FDE-focused company such as Palantir, Scale AI, Ode, Brain Co., or a relevant Palantir spinout.Proven track record of personally owning end-to-end technical deployments, from customer discovery and 0→1 development through production adoption.Strong software engineering skills with the ability to write production code daily.Experience working directly with enterprise B2B customers and translating ambiguous business problems into technical solutions.Comfort working on-site with customers and senior/C-level stakeholders.BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field from a reputable university.U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.Willingness to work 5 days/week in NYC or Chicago.Comfortable with approximately 50% customer-site travel.BenefitsCompetitive equity.About MeeBossMeeBoss helps job seekers and hiring teams make direct, relevant career connections.