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
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.
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.
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
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)
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