Forward Deployed Engineer (AI)

📍 New York, USA

💰 $200,000 - $300,000

We're partnering with a fast-growing AI technology company developing software solutions for organisations operating in complex, technical environments.

They're expanding their engineering team and looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work directly with enterprise customers, understand their operational challenges and build AI-powered software that delivers measurable results.

This is a hands-on engineering role combining full-stack development, applied AI and direct customer engagement, with ownership from initial discovery through to production.

What You’ll Do

• Build and ship production software that solves real customer problems, using modern full-stack technologies, APIs and cloud infrastructure.
• Work directly with customers to understand their workflows, uncover technical challenges and identify opportunities for AI and automation.
• Own projects end-to-end , from discovery and technical scoping through to development, deployment and iteration.
• Develop AI-powered solutions , including LLM applications, RAG systems, AI agents and workflow automation where appropriate.
• Make technical and product decisions , turning ambiguous requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders , gathering feedback, troubleshooting production issues and shaping future product development.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of software engineering experience , ideally building full-stack products in production environments.
• Strong experience with modern web technologies, APIs and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience building AI/LLM applications, RAG systems, AI agents or automation solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in ambiguous environments.
• Confidence communicating directly with customers, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in a startup, founding engineering team or forward-deployed environment is particularly valuable.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites.

Apply with your CV, or get in touch to learn more about the company, the projects and what they're looking to build.