Software Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer | Applied AI Systems

I am partnering with a early-stage aviation AI business building deeply integrated, real-world systems . Their platform is bespoke, embedding directly into customer environments to solve real workflow challenges through AI and data-driven solutions.

Backed by Y-Combinator and already working with some of the world's largest brands in their sector , the company is now scaling its Forward Deployed Engineer team to work closely with customers, owning end-to-end delivery of high-impact systems in production.

Responsibility:

• Working directly with customers

Leading integrations and onboarding across complex technical environments

• Rapidly prototyping and deploying solutions in live production settings

• Translating real-world problems into scalable AI and engineering solutions

Experience:

• Strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience building production systems

• Background in AI, data, systems, or product engineering

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments

• Experience in customer-facing or highly applied engineering roles

• Strong programming skills (Python, TypeScript preferred)

Key responsibilities:

• Own delivery of customer deployments

• Build and iterate on bespoke integrations

• Work on-site with users

• Collaborate across engineering and product to deliver high-impact solutions

• Operate with high ownership in a fast-moving , early-stage environment

On offer:

• High-ownership role within a small, high-calibre team

• Opportunity to work directly with customers and build in real-world environments

• Significant travel across global customer sites (US & Europe)

• Salary up to £140,000 plus substantial equity options

• Fast-paced, high-impact environment with direct exposure to leadership

If this aligns with your background or interests, feel free to get in touch directly.