Forward Deployed Engineer

Lully

Forward Deployed Engineer working with customers to integrate and optimize AI solutions. Focused on technical development, product innovation, and project management in a high-growth startup.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNode.jsPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Customer-Facing Engineering – Work closely with customers from onboarding to ongoing usage, helping them integrate and optimize our AI solutions.
Technical Development – Build new features, MVPs, and scalable solutions that directly impact customer outcomes.
Full-Stack Development – Utilize React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python to develop robust applications and tools.
AI/ML Applications – Design, implement, and iterate on AI/ML solutions, including LLM prompting, tuning of voices, and transcribers to optimize use cases.
Integration & APIs – Manage APIs and integrations with third-party systems to ensure seamless functionality for customers.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Iterative Problem-Solving – Continuously iterate and improve AI solutions based on customer feedback and evolving requirements.
Project Management – Prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong full-stack experience: React, TypeScript, Node.js.
Hands-on proficiency in Python.
Experience building AI/ML applications, including LLM prompting and tuning.
Ability to manage APIs and integrate with third-party systems.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Founder mindset: highly independent, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision coverage
Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.

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Hard Skills & Tools

ReactTypeScriptNode.jsPythonAI applicationsML applicationsLLM promptingAPI managementIntegrationScalable solutions

Soft Skills

Communication skillsProblem-solvingProject managementCross-functional collaborationIndependenceOwnershipAdaptabilityCustomer-focusedTime managementTeamwork