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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch
6 days ago
Full-time
On-site
New York, United States
$140,000,180,000 - $140,000,180,000 USD yearly
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Title of Role: Forward Deployed Software Engineer (AI Platform)
Location: New York, NY (Brooklyn)
Company Stage of Funding: Seed Stage (~$5–6M raised)
Office Type: Onsite (5 days/week)
Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 + Equity

Company Description

Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed AI startup building a next-generation automation platform designed to handle complex workflows across enterprise systems. Their technology combines deterministic execution with AI-driven adaptability, enabling organizations—particularly in healthcare—to automate processes that traditionally require human interaction across multiple tools.

Backed by top-tier investors and built by engineers from leading technology companies, the team is rapidly gaining traction and working closely with enterprise customers to deploy impactful solutions.

What You Will Do

  • Work directly with customers to understand and map complex operational workflows
  • Build and deploy AI-powered automations using the company’s platform
  • Develop custom integrations and features to support real-world customer use cases
  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Contribute to core product development by identifying and implementing improvements based on customer feedback
  • Own deployments end-to-end, from initial scoping to production rollout
  • Collaborate closely with founders, product, and engineering teams to shape product direction
  • Operate across both implementation and engineering, bridging product and customer needs

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 0–3 years of experience in software engineering or a related technical role
  • Strong engineering fundamentals (data structures, systems thinking, and problem-solving)
  • Experience building backend systems, APIs, or integrations
  • Ability to break down complex problems into structured solutions
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ownership mindset and ability to deliver outcomes
  • Background from a top-tier university or strong technical training

Preferred

  • Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript-based systems
  • Exposure to AI/LLMs, automation platforms, or workflow systems
  • Experience at a high-growth startup or top-tier tech company
  • Familiarity with browser automation, APIs, or distributed systems
  • Interest in working in customer-facing engineering roles

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary: $140,000 – $180,000
  • Meaningful equity in a high-growth early-stage startup
  • Opportunity to work directly with enterprise customers and solve real-world problems
  • High ownership and rapid learning in a small, elite engineering team
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation technologies
  • Fast-moving hiring process with strong growth potential

This role is ideal for early-career engineers who want to combine strong technical work with real-world impact, working closely with customers and shaping how AI systems are deployed in production.