Series C · Software Development · 201-500Confidential

Software Development

Forward Deployed Engineer

$130,000 - $400,000

on-siteFull time3+ yrsVisa Sponsorship

Posted March 28, 2026

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About This Role

Forward Deployed Engineer

  • Title of Role: Forward Deployed Engineer
  • Location: San Francisco, on-site
  • Company Stage of Funding: Series C — Software Development
  • Office Type: On-site
  • Salary: $130K–$400K

Company Description

We're representing a company that is defining the future of work by partnering with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. This organization is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement, requiring a fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll collaborate with researchers and operators at the forefront of shaping systems that are redefining society.

What You Will Do

  • Embed with enterprise customers to understand their technical requirements and business goals.
  • Architect and implement custom integrations, APIs, and workflows on top of the company’s platform.
  • Deploy scalable solutions in client environments and drive successful launches and expansions.
  • Build internal tools and reusable components that accelerate future deployments.
  • Translate ambiguous enterprise needs into clear technical plans and shipped systems.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals in at least one modern language (Python, Go, Rust, etc.).
  • Experience building and deploying production systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Comfort working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • High ownership mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and operate autonomously in high-stakes environments.

Preferred

  • Experience with AI/ML workflows and data integrations.
  • Familiarity with customer-facing technical roles and communication strategies.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $130K to $400K, with equity options between 0.1% and 0.5%. The company offers a generous benefits package, including a housing bonus, monthly stipends for meals, and health insurance.

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Requirements

Must Have

  • Software Engineering
  • APIs
  • Data Integrations
  • AI/ML Workflows
  • Production Code
  • Customer-Facing Technical Role
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

Skills & Technologies

Software EngineeringAPIsData IntegrationsAI/ML WorkflowsProduction CodeCustomer-Facing Technical RoleCommunicationProblem SolvingPythonGoRustAWSGCPAzure

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Job Details

DepartmentSoftware Engineering
Employment TypeFull time
Work Styleon-site
Experience3+ years
Visa SponsorshipAvailable

Compensation

Base Salary$130,000 - $400,000

About the Company

Series C · Software Development · 201-500

Stage
Series C
Industry
Software Development
Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2023

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