Forward Deployed Engineer, Compliance [Office of the CTO]

For our client, we are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer Compliance Office Of The CTO to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will provide business-aligned guidance focused on governance, compliance, and operational risk management. You will partner with leaders, compliance stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate complex issues into practical recommendations. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen responsible execution, improve decision-making, and support sustainable growth within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $218,025 – $256,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Embed with Compliance teams to identify high-value automation opportunities
• Rapidly prototype solutions using the company’s AI platform
• Own the Compliance automation roadmap with leadership
• Define build-vs-buy strategy for Compliance tooling
• Ensure automated outputs are traceable and audit-ready
• Drive adoption of solutions through education and feedback
• Translate regulatory workflows into clear engineering requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in complex environments
• Hands-on experience with LLM-based applications and human-in-the-loop design
• Ability to translate complex workflows into engineering requirements
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory concepts
• Knowledge of multi-agent orchestration in tech solutions
• Experience in a Forward Deployed Engineering or technical advisory role
• Responsible utilization of generative AI for compliance outputs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with potential employer contributions
• Equity opportunities
• Opportunities for skill development and training
• Work-life balance initiatives

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.