Forward Deployed Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a customer-facing engineering team building AI-native software for government agencies. You will own technical delivery from discovery through deployment, helping modernize systems that support public services.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work with government clients to understand their needs, design solutions, build software, and deliver projects end to end.
• Use AI coding tools in your daily workflow to build and iterate quickly against customer requirements.
• Create reusable components, data models, and workflows that support future deployments.
• Collaborate directly with non-technical stakeholders, balancing client engagement with hands-on development.
• Travel to client sites occasionally, approximately five days per quarter.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• One to five years of experience as a forward deployed engineer or customer-facing software engineer.
• Experience owning a technical deployment end to end, from initial build through customer adoption and ongoing maintenance.
• Hands-on use of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, or Factory as part of your regular workflow.
• Strong software engineering skills across backend and frontend development, data modeling, and workflow systems.
• A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience at an early-stage technology startup or working with government and public-sector clients is helpful.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary: $170,000 to $220,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

On-site in New York, New York, five days per week, with occasional travel to client sites.