Forward Deployed Engineer – NYC

. Own technical delivery across multiple deployments from first prototype to stable production .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $162,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPython

Key responsibilities & impact

Own technical delivery across multiple deployments from first prototype to stable production
Build full-stack systems that deliver customer value and sharpen how we learn
Embed closely with customer teams, understand their needs, and guide adoption of what you build
Scope work, sequence delivery, and remove blockers early
Make trade-offs between scope, speed, and quality; adjust plans to protect delivery
Contribute directly in the code when progress or clarity depends on it
Codify working patterns into tools, playbooks, or building blocks that others can use
Share field feedback that helps Research and Product understand where the models succeed and where they can improve
Keep teams moving through clarity and follow-through

What you’ll need

Bring 5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience that includes customer-facing work
Have scoped and delivered complex systems in fast-moving or ambiguous environments
Write and review production-grade code across frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, or comparable stacks
Have built or deployed systems powered by LLMs or generative models and understand how model behaviour affects product experience
Simplify complexity and make fast, sound decisions under pressure
Communicate clearly with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders
Spot risks early and adjust without slowing down
Model calm and judgment when the stakes are high.

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
Relocation support for eligible employees
Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaScriptfull-stack developmentproduction-grade codeLLMsgenerative modelstechnical deploymentscoping complex systemscode reviewbuilding tools

Soft Skills

communicationdecision-makingclarityproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer engagementteam collaborationrisk managementjudgmentleadership