Forward Deployed Engineer (AI & Full-Stack Engineering)
Software Engineer | Full Stack Engineer | Product Engineer | Founding Engineer | Forward Deployed Engineer | CTO | Co-Founder
Candidates with startup experience or a strong ownership mindset are especially encouraged to apply.
📍 Location: New York City, Madison Square Park (On-site, 5 Days/Week)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Experience: 3–8 years of professional software engineering experience
💰 Compensation: $180K Base Salary + Performance Bonus (OTE: Approximately $270K–$300K)
👥 Hiring: Multiple Positions
Visa sponsorship available - Open to transfers (no new H1Bs)
Build the Future of Enterprise AI
We're seeking exceptional Forward Deployed Engineers who are passionate about building production-grade AI applications that solve real-world business challenges.
In this role, you'll work directly with Fortune 500 organizations to design, build, and deploy AI-powered solutions that transform enterprise operations. You'll own projects end-to-end—from understanding business requirements and designing scalable architectures to deploying production-ready systems that deliver measurable impact.
Company overview
- Not a traditional software development agency, nor is it a legacy IT consultancy. It is an applied AI transformation partner that embeds autonomous, highly capable engineering pods directly into Fortune 500 client environments.
- Fully bootstrapped with no outside funding. Growing from 40 to 80 this quarter and 150-200 by year-end.
- Consistently beating Palantir, McKinsey, and Accenture in head-to-head RFPs.
- Co-founded by Alex Lieberman (Morning Brew founder)
- Working with household-name clients across professional sports, retail, private equity, and more.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a rapidly growing AI transformation company helping enterprise organizations modernize their operations through advanced AI technologies and intelligent software solutions.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll combine software engineering, cloud infrastructure, AI, and client collaboration to deliver enterprise-grade solutions across a variety of industries. This role offers significant ownership, exposure to executive stakeholders, and the opportunity to work on impactful AI initiatives at scale.
Why Join Us?
- Build production AI systems for Fortune 500 organizations.
- Own projects from architecture through production deployment.
- Work directly with CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, and enterprise engineering teams.
- Collaborate with experienced AI engineers on cutting-edge enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Solve meaningful engineering challenges using modern AI technologies.
- Join a high-growth, high-performance environment with exceptional career development opportunities.
- Earn a highly competitive compensation package with strong performance-based earning potential.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Build AI Solutions
- Architect scalable AI-powered applications.
- Build intelligent workflows and agentic AI systems.
- Develop full-stack enterprise software.
- Design secure, reliable, and scalable software architectures.
- Deliver high-quality production-ready code.
Own End-to-End Delivery
- Gather and analyze business requirements.
- Design technical architecture and solution strategies.
- Develop backend and frontend applications.
- Deploy and maintain production systems.
- Monitor, optimize, and continuously improve deployed solutions.
Solve Complex Engineering Challenges
- Ramp quickly into unfamiliar enterprise codebases.
- Modernize existing systems and workflows.
- Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Build scalable solutions capable of supporting large organizations.
Partner with Enterprise Clients
You'll collaborate directly with:
- Engineering Teams
- Product Leaders
- CIOs
- CTOs
- CEOs
Success in this role requires the ability to translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions while building trusted relationships with enterprise stakeholders.
Build with Modern AI Technologies
Leverage modern AI development tools and agentic engineering workflows to accelerate software delivery and develop intelligent production systems.
What We're Looking For
Required Experience
- 3–8 years of professional software engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience shipping production software.
- Strong full-stack development expertise.
- Proven ability to design, build, and deploy scalable applications.
- High ownership mindset with the ability to work independently.
Technical Qualifications
Full-Stack Engineering
Experience with:
- Backend Development
- Frontend Development
- REST APIs
- Distributed Systems
- Database Design
- Software Architecture
- Production Deployments
Cloud Infrastructure
Hands-on production experience with one or more of the following:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Microsoft Azure
Candidates should have practical cloud engineering experience beyond managed deployment platforms.
AI & Developer Productivity
Experience with modern AI engineering tools is highly preferred, including:
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Codex
- AI-assisted development workflows
- Agentic engineering tools
Experience building AI-powered applications or intelligent agents is a strong advantage.
Ideal Candidate
You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy solving complex engineering problems.
- Take ownership from concept through production.
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Learn new technologies quickly.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Have a product-focused engineering mindset and enjoy building software that creates measurable business impact.
Preferred Background
We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- CS Degree
- High-growth startups
- Product-focused engineering teams
- Enterprise SaaS organizations
- Cloud infrastructure companies
- AI-native technology companies
Work Environment
This role offers:
- High ownership and autonomy.
- Direct collaboration with leadership and enterprise clients.
- Rapid decision-making and meaningful technical ownership.
- Continuous learning and exposure to the latest AI technologies.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact enterprise AI initiatives.
This position is best suited for ambitious engineers seeking accelerated career growth in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed base salary.
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
- Typical On-Target Earnings (OTE): Approximately $270K–$300K+.
- Significant long-term earning potential.
- Planned future equity opportunities.
- Exposure to enterprise clients and executive leadership.
- Opportunity to work on some of the most impactful AI transformation projects in the market.
Technology Stack
Preferred experience includes:
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Codex
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Azure
- Modern Full-Stack Frameworks
- Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure
- AI-Powered Software Systems
Ready to Build What's Next?
If you're passionate about building production-grade AI systems, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next generation of enterprise AI.
Software Engineer | Full Stack Engineer | Product Engineer | Founding Engineer | Forward Deployed Engineer | CTO | Co-Founder
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