Forward Deployed Engineer

About the Company

A fast-scaling B2B SaaS company headquartered in New York, they're building a world-class engineering team in Manhattan and Buenos Aires to solve one of the most ambitious and high-impact problems in enterprise AI.

They are on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence.

They just closed a Serie C of $96M (Lightspeed + Sequoia) to build the platform companies rely on to understand and control their AI presence—pioneering Answer Engine Optimization and marketing to superintelligence.

They have also raised a $96 million Series C at a $1B valuation (unicorn status). The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with continued participation from Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Evantic, Saga Ventures, and South Park Commons. This brings total funding to over $155M in under 18 months.

About the role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between their engineering team and their Fortune 500 clients. You'll blend deep engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills to ensure strategic customers successfully integrate and maximize value from their platform. This role demands the full technical rigor of a software engineer paired with the client-facing skills of a solutions architect.

You'll write production code, architect custom integrations, and tackle complex technical challenges—all while participating in client meetings, presenting to CTOs, and translating between engineering and executive stakeholders. This isn't a support position; you're a full-stack engineer who thrives on direct customer collaboration.

What You'll Work On

Client Integration & Technical Implementation

• Design and build custom integrations connecting their platform to enterprise systems

• Write production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and Next.js for client-specific features

• Architect solutions handling enterprise-scale data volumes and security requirements

• Debug complex issues across client infrastructure and their systems

• Optimize performance for clients processing millions of daily queries

Client Partnership & Communication

• Lead technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executives

• Join client calls to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Present technical architectures and implementation plans to diverse audiences

• Build trusted relationships with technical champions at Fortune 500 companies

• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for client teams

Product Development & Feedback Loop

• Identify patterns in client needs and collaborate with their product team to build scalable solutions

• Contribute to core product development based on field insights

• Build reusable components and libraries for common integration patterns

• Document technical solutions and create implementation guides

• Influence product roadmap with direct customer feedback

Strategic Projects

• Lead enterprise POCs that unlock multi-million dollar contracts

• Design data pipelines integrating with client BI tools and data warehouses

• Build custom dashboards and reporting solutions for executive stakeholders

• Develop automation workflows connecting AI insights to business processes

What We're Looking For

Technical Requirements:

• 2+ years of software engineering experience with production systems

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Next.js, and React

• Solid Python experience for backend development and data processing

• Experience with REST APIs and system integration patterns

• Database experience (PostgreSQL, time-series databases)

• Comfort with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

• Rust experience is a plus but not required

Client-Facing Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Comfort presenting to and building relationships with executives

• Experience working directly with enterprise clients

• Strong problem-solving skills under pressure

• Ability to context-switch between multiple client engagements

Mindset:

• Customer obsession—you genuinely care about client success

• Engineering rigor—you write clean, maintainable, production-ready code

• Strategic thinking—you see beyond tickets to understand business impact

• Ownership mentality—you own client relationships end-to-end

• Growth mindset—you thrive in ambiguity and rapid change

What Makes This Role Unique

You're not just implementing features—you're directly shaping how Fortune 500 companies adapt to the AI revolution. Every integration you build and problem you solve impacts multi-million dollar decisions on AI strategy.

You'll gain unique visibility across their entire customer base, spotting patterns that inform product direction and go-to-market strategy. Your work directly influences their product roadmap, and your insights shape building for enterprise scale.

This role combines the technical depth of a senior engineer, the strategic impact of a product manager, and the relationship-building of a trusted advisor to the world's largest companies.

If you excel at engineering with enterprise impact, this is your opportunity to drive real change.

Location

This is an on-site role, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

The total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible equipment: Laptop and office setup covered so you can work the way you work best.

• Food & transport: Meals and rides home covered on late nights.

• $150 USD/month wellness stipend: Spend it on fitness, gear, or whatever keeps you at your best.

• Flexible PTO: Vacation within normal ranges, taken when it makes sense for you and the team.

• Occasional travel: Some trips are part of the role — fully covered when they come up.

• Relocation support: Full relocation package available, including for candidates moving from other states.

If this role aligns with your background and interests, they'd love to hear from you.