Forward Deployed Engineer
- $140K to $200K + bonus + equity
- Engineering, Generative AI
- Office work
- Full-time
About the role
We’re working with a fast growing AI startup in SF that’s hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to help identify and build high-impact solutions across the business.
This isn’t a typical engineering role.
You’ll be embedded directly with teams across sales, operations, and customer experience, spotting inefficiencies and quickly building AI tools, automations, and systems to solve them.
The focus is on impact, not perfection.
What makes it interesting is the environment:
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High ownership and real business impact
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Working across multiple functions, not just engineering
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Rapid build and ship cycles where ideas go live in days
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Constant exposure to the latest AI tools and capabilities
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14 hour days in a high-intensity environment where you move fast and see results immediately
They’re looking for people who:
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Are strong technical generalists (Python, TypeScript, SQL)
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Think in terms of business outcomes, not just code
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Are comfortable building quickly and iterating in real time
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Can communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
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Want to work at the intersection of AI and real-world operations
SF based, in office
$140K to $200K + bonus + equity
If this sounds interesting, feel free to message me or get in touch.
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