Forward Deployed Engineer

Stena Center for Financial Technology

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Taktile empowering financial institutions with AI-native technology. Leading complex AI deployments and developing best practices in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-driven deployments, with a strong technical foundation in Python, SQL, and REST API design. Capable of effectively collaborating with stakeholders to translate customer needs into actionable insights while managing complex problem-solving under pressure.

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AI-Driven DeploymentPython ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyREST API DesignCustomer-Facing Experience

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Hard Skills

Python ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyREST API DesignTechnical DeploymentProblem-SolvingEngineering Best PracticesData ScienceSoftware EngineeringMathematicsPhysics

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCreativityDecision-MakingCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

AITaktileCustomer NeedsProduction-GradeHybrid Work Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex AI-driven Taktile deployments in production.
Apply your technical expertise, problem-solving skills and creativity to help organizations address real-world challenges.
Effectively scope work, sequence delivery, and proactively remove blockers.
Partner with Taktile’s product management team to turn your understanding of customer needs into actionable product insights.
Develop reusable resources, best practices, and tools to help scale the forward deployed engineering function across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience that includes customer-facing work.
Strong technical background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
Write and review production-grade Python and SQL, and have strong command of REST API design and integrations.
Excel at breaking down complex problems and making quick, well-informed decisions even under pressure.
Build strong relationships with both technical and business stakeholders at all levels.
Open to a hybrid work model and can work from our NYC office at least three days per week.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with colleagues that lift you up, challenge you, celebrate you and help you grow.
Make an impact and meaningfully shape an early-stage company.
Experience a truly flat hierarchy and communicate directly with founding team members.
Learn from experienced mentors and achieve tremendous personal and professional growth.
Receive a top-of-market equity and cash compensation package.
Get access to a self-development budget you can use to e.g. attend conferences, buy books or take classes.
Use the equipment of your choice including meaningful home office set-up.