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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch
Full-time
On-site
Toronto, California, United States
$200,000,250,000 - $200,000,250,000 USD yearly
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Title of Role: Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE)

Location: San Francisco, Toronto, or Remote
Company Stage of Funding: Series B
Office Type: Hybrid (SF or Toronto), Remote considered
Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 base + equity

Company Description

Our client is a rapidly growing, well-funded technology company that acquires and operates high-potential software businesses. Backed by $100M+ in capital from premier venture investors and tech founders, this firm is redefining how software companies are scaled. With a unique structure that combines investment acumen and hands-on engineering, the company is already profitable, with tens of millions in annual profit and over 20 acquisitions completed in under a year.

Founded by industry veterans from top VC and tech companies, this is a rare opportunity to join an elite team at the intersection of venture capital, private equity, and cutting-edge technology.

What You Will Do

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE), you will play a critical role in accelerating the technical growth of portfolio companies. You’ll act as an embedded expert within multiple businesses, gaining deep exposure to varying industries, solving business-critical problems, and leveraging AI tools to drive innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Embedding with 2–3 portfolio companies to identify, prioritize, and solve key engineering challenges

  • Designing and shipping AI-powered features and modernizing legacy tech stacks

  • Driving revenue and operational efficiency through full-stack development

  • Charting and executing technical roadmaps to expand product reach and market fit

  • Collaborating with senior leadership to shape business strategy through software

This is a fast-paced role that offers direct access to company executives, high levels of autonomy, and the chance to make tangible business impact quickly.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 5–10 years of experience in full-stack software engineering

  • Prior experience as a founding engineer or startup founder

  • Proven ability to work across the tech stack (frontend and backend)

  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

  • Strong fundamentals from top-tier university CS programs or reputable startup experience (e.g., Ramp, Rippling, Scale AI)

  • Commercially minded and excited to solve business challenges through technology

  • Interest in entrepreneurship, private equity, and AI-driven innovation

Preferred

  • Based in San Francisco or Toronto with hybrid availability (preferred); remote considered for top-tier candidates

  • Experience deploying AI/ML-based features or tooling

  • Exposure to multiple industries or vertical SaaS markets

  • Previous involvement in M&A, PE-backed companies, or rapid scale environments

  • Education from top-tier institutions such as MIT, Stanford, etc. (not required but valued)

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary: $200,000 – $250,000

  • Equity: Competitive — strong upside with Series C on the horizon

  • Work Type: Full-time, permanent

  • Office Policy: Hybrid preferred in SF/Toronto; remote considered for strong candidates

  • Visa: Sponsorship not available

  • Benefits Include:

    • Health, vision, and dental insurance

    • Opportunity to work directly with experienced founders and VCs

    • Career acceleration through exposure to 20+ companies

    • High degree of autonomy and ownership