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Forward Deployed Engineer

High-growth AI technology startup
New York, NYDirect HireOn-site
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About the role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical bridge between complex enterprise problems and scalable software solutions. You will work directly with executive stakeholders to transform messy legacy data into sophisticated systems that power intelligent automation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Own client engagements from kickoff to launch, managing roadmaps and deliverables
- Collaborate with executives to map complex workflows and identify technical hurdles
- Take ownership of technical decisions, project timelines, and customer communications
- Integrate enterprise systems and disparate data into cohesive knowledge graphs and ontologies
- Design and build backends, data pipelines, and AI-driven applications
- Translate recurring customer needs into reusable infrastructure and shared integrations
- Manage technical trade-offs and provide clear updates to stakeholders

Requirements

4 to 10 years of experience in software engineering or forward-deployed roles
Proven experience in a startup environment or high-growth technology firm
Strong technical depth in backend, data, infrastructure, or applied AI systems
Ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems with high agency
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with senior leadership
Experience working with enterprise systems, ERPs, and cloud platforms