Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Join Palantir as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) and be at the forefront of transforming data into actionable insights. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with clients to address their most pressing challenges, utilizing advanced AI technologies and our powerful platforms. As an FDSE, your work will not only influence critical industries but also shape real-world outcomes—whether it's optimizing disaster response strategies or revolutionizing supply chain management. Your technical prowess, creativity, and problem-solving skills will drive meaningful impact and innovation.

About Northslope TechnologiesAt Northslope Technologies, we believe that the companies defining the future will thrive on innovative, mission-driven AI software tailored to enhance their competitive edge. Our commitment lies in creating specialized AI applications that empower our clients to operate with the agility, scalability, and profitability akin to the best in the enterprise software realm, across diverse industries.Our vision is to build something fundamentally transformative: software that is as flexible as the businesses it serves, crafted by engineers who possess a profound understanding of both coding and client needs. The RoleAs a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Northslope Technologies, you will play a pivotal role in addressing our clients' most pressing challenges. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will design, architect, develop, and sustain applications that deliver tangible business outcomes. Your daily responsibilities will include grasping the critical objectives of our clients and constructing actionable workflows utilizing their enterprise data—tools that end users rely on to drive meaningful change. You will engage in rapid iteration, develop solutions from the ground up, and assist organizations in revolutionizing their operations with unparalleled speed. This role goes beyond coding; you will fundamentally influence how organizations operate by equipping executives and frontline workers with powerful tools. What We're Looking ForA relentless desire to help your customers succeed, even if it extends beyond the initial project scope. You tackle challenging problems head-on and take pride in delivering impactful solutions.Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. You enjoy deconstructing complex issues and creating comprehensive solutions that are functional and effective.Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript—these are the languages we use daily.Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes. While support is available, we seek teammates eager to drive their own projects and fully own their contributions.Proven experience in developing applications that leverage significant structured and unstructured datasets within a production environment. Our expertise lies in transforming clients' data into valuable insights—this is the core of our offerings.A history of producing tangible outcomes through your coding efforts. Whether as a software engineer, data scientist, or technical analytics leader, you've enhanced an organization's capabilities through your programming or analytical solutions.

Join ekho as a Forward Deployed Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions to our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize our technology in various environments, ensuring we meet client needs effectively. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our deployments while refining our processes and technologies.

About AvocaAvoca is revolutionizing the way home service companies connect with their clients. Our innovative AI-driven conversational agents adeptly manage all vital inbound communications, from job bookings to lead qualification, all while maximizing revenue with unparalleled speed and reliability compared to traditional call centers.In less than two years, we have grown to a dynamic team of 85 employees, fueled by an energetic in-office culture in NYC. Operating in a market exceeding $500 billion, where lost calls equate to lost revenue, we are crafting the leading platform for AI-enhanced customer interaction.We proudly service major brands within the home services sector and achieved a remarkable 10x growth in 2025. Our high-performance, in-office team in NYC is rapidly scaling to seize an enormous, underserved market, where a staggering 85% of missed calls are redirected to competitors. Every new team member contributes significantly to our mission.About the RoleAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will collaborate closely with our clients to comprehend their specific workflows, craft customized AI solutions, and implement systems that yield immediate results. You will operate at the forefront of conversational AI technology, partnering with our product team to refine our strategies based on firsthand observations in the field.Your Key ResponsibilitiesEngage directly with customers to fully grasp their operations and deliver AI solutions that are effective from the start.Develop and sustain the infrastructure for conversational AI, including APIs, integrations, monitoring, and feedback loops.Convert business requirements into technical architectures and deployment strategies.Recognize patterns across deployments and provide insights to enhance our core product roadmap.Operate autonomously in high-pressure, ambiguous settings.What You Bring to the TableA minimum of 3 years in software engineering, ideally with a focus on backend or systems.Expertise in Python (knowledge of TypeScript/JavaScript is a plus) and familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners.Bonus: experience with vector databases, LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI agent frameworks.A proactive approach to navigating dynamic environments with evolving priorities.A strong desire to work in-person with our team in NYC full-time.

About ChalkChalk is at the forefront of revolutionizing the data platform that drives the next generation of machine learning applications. We simplify the complexities of latency and scalability that have historically limited machine learning capabilities. Our platform integrates Rust-speed performance with user-friendly tools that developers love to utilize. Renowned companies rely on Chalk for diverse applications ranging from thwarting fraudulent credit card transactions to identity verification and optimizing clean energy utilization. Recently, we secured a $50 million Series A funding round, spearheaded by Felicis.About the RoleAs a talented software engineer, you will design tailored technical solutions and collaborate with our machine learning teams to enhance Chalk's proprietary infrastructure. You will engage with Chalk's clients to create efficient feature pipelines addressing challenges in healthcare, finance, and recommendation systems. This role presents a unique chance to work directly with customers, understanding their needs and engineering feature pipelines that support vital use cases such as cancer detection, fraud prevention, and product recommendations. Join us in-person as an early team member and make a significant impact at a rapidly growing startup.We maintain an in-office presence five days a week, with flexibility for unavoidable conflicts. This is not a hybrid position.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop code to implement Chalk technology for our clients. You will gain in-depth knowledge of Chalk's infrastructure and determine optimal integration methods across various environments.Collaborate closely with our Engineering and Sales teams.Serve as the principal technical contact during pre-sales and post-sales phases (including customer onboarding and support).Advise clients on new product offerings as their businesses evolve.Assist in interviewing and expanding the Engineering team.QualificationsA strong technical background with experience in software development or building machine learning models.A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.Proficiency in Python and SQL.Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in a team environment.

Join Our Innovative Team!Have you ever struggled to secure that ideal summer camping reservation at a state park? Have you wondered why you're still filling out outdated paper forms at the DMV? Or perhaps you've tried (and failed) to book a pickleball court from your mobile device?At Kaizen Labs, we are transforming the way government services are delivered by creating modern, user-friendly software that millions of Americans rely on daily. From parks and recreation to permitting, licensing, and payments, we're replacing old systems with sleek, intuitive technology designed for both residents and the public servants who assist them.Our platform currently supports over 50 agencies across 17 states, impacting more than 40 million residents. Recent collaborations include Maricopa County (AZ), San Bernardino County (CA), and the Cherokee Nation. Notably, in Maryland, our platform has significantly reduced traffic congestion at state parks, saving hundreds of thousands in costs while greatly enhancing visitor experiences.Founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York City, Kaizen Labs has raised $35 million from prestigious investors such as NEA, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, 776, and Carpenter Capital.We are a passionate team of builders, designers, and operators, committed to redefining public service in the digital age—and this is just the beginning!

Forward Deployed EngineerGrotto AI | New York City (In-Person, with some travel to customer sites)About GrottoGrotto is revolutionizing the leasing process for multifamily apartment teams with our cutting-edge AI platform. We enhance critical leasing conversations that shape one of life’s most significant decisions—finding a home. Our insights drawn from millions of customer interactions reveal that the key to successful leasing isn't merely product knowledge but rather the authentic curiosity and empathy of the agents involved. Our platform empowers leasing agents to engage effectively during calls and tours, fostering rapport and overcoming objections to significantly boost lease signings.Our success is evident as we’ve achieved remarkable increases in conversion rates with some of the largest apartment owners across the nation. Clients have praised us as the "best vendor they've ever collaborated with." We're just getting started; our vision is to create a world where the most important conversations foster deeper connections.Role OverviewIn this unique role as a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will not be part of a traditional product engineering team. Instead of pushing out features to an anonymous user base, you will engage directly with our clients to tailor Grotto’s solutions to their specific requirements. This involves creating bespoke features, integrations, and workflows that address genuine challenges faced by property managers. Working alongside Deployment Leads, you will gain insights into each customer’s needs and implement effective solutions. You will hold full accountability for the technical success of multiple client accounts.We embrace the challenge of last-mile customization, believing it’s where true innovation occurs. If you thrive on witnessing the impact of your work in real time, and enjoy visiting clients to see firsthand how your contributions enhance their operations, this position is ideal for you.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop customized features and integrations using our tech stack, primarily Python and VueJS/TypeScript.Collaborate closely with Deployment Leads to transform client needs into actionable software solutions.Adopt a rapid development approach—our cycles are short.Travel to client locations to gain a deeper understanding of their environments.Engage with design, product, and other teams to ensure a seamless integration of client solutions.

Our VisionAt ReflectionAI, we are on a mission to develop open superintelligence and make it universally accessible. Our innovative team is crafting open weight models tailored for individuals, enterprises, and even nations. Our diverse group of AI researchers and industry veterans hail from esteemed organizations such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, and Anthropic.Position SummaryWe seek a pivotal member of ReflectionAI’s Applied AI team to spearhead our Forward Deployed Engineering initiatives with enterprise clients. This dynamic team is dedicated to converting cutting-edge AI research into impactful, real-world solutions. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be responsible for shaping the technical strategy and facilitating the deployment of agentic systems from the initial customer engagement to production roll-out.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Deployment Strategists and Sales to identify enterprise customer needs, design solutions, and create transformative agentic applications.Develop agentic systems utilizing state-of-the-art models, orchestrate LLM workflows, integrate with enterprise infrastructures, and ensure the deployment of reliable production systems.Work alongside research teams to customize and enhance models based on specific customer requirements.Facilitate end-to-end deployments across various environments (public cloud, VPC, on-premises), ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability in production settings.Contribute to the development of evolving playbooks, processes, and best practices within the expanding Forward Deployed Engineering organization.Ideal Candidate ProfileSolid background in software engineering with a track record of deploying production-grade systems (Python, TypeScript).Demonstrated experience in deploying enterprise software in cloud or hybrid environments employing modern DevOps methodologies (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).In-depth knowledge of machine learning concepts and practical experience with current AI frameworks, including vector databases, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, evaluations, and fine-tuning.Minimum of 3 years of software engineering experience focused on delivering AI-driven enterprise solutions (e.g., Forward Deployed Engineer, Software Engineer, Applied AI Engineer).Proven aptitude and enthusiasm for engaging with customers, accurately identifying user needs, and architecting real-world solutions.

Kepler: AI You Can Trust and VerifyAt Kepler, we recognize that every AI tool comes with its challenges, particularly when it comes to data interpretation. Traditional models often guess numbers, fabricate sources, and provide inconsistent answers, which is unacceptable for professionals making multimillion-dollar decisions.Our proprietary architecture eliminates the problem of hallucination by ensuring that AI accurately interprets intent. Deterministic code retrieves precise figures from source documents, ensuring that our model never produces a number that could be incorrect. Every output is traceable to specific filings, with transparent calculations that are defensible.Currently operational with over 950,000 SEC filings, 14,000 companies, and 40 million documents across 27 global markets, we are trusted by firms that cannot afford to be wrong.While our architecture is domain-independent, our initial focus is on finance—where the need for accuracy is most critical. Future expansions include healthcare, legal, and insurance sectors, utilizing the same system with new data sources. Our vision transcends a single finance product; we are constructing the verification layer for the entire AI ecosystem.Founded by industry veterans Vinoo Ganesh (7 years at Palantir, former Head of Business Engineering at Citadel) and Dr. John McRaven (11 years at Palantir, creator of the analytics engine behind over $100 million in contracts with BP and Airbus, Ph.D. in Physics), we are backed by pioneers from OpenAI, Facebook AI Research, MotherDuck, dbt, and Outerbounds.The RoleAs a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Kepler, you will serve as the technical architect for our most significant client relationships. Collaborating directly on-site with our key customers—including sophisticated financial firms and research organizations—you will deploy, customize, and optimize our AI-native research platform to meet their unique workflows and requirements.This role embodies our core principle: 'Forward-Deployed with Product DNA.' By embedding directly with clients, you will not only own their outcomes but also contribute to the platform that serves the entire market. Your coding decisions will significantly impact high-stakes research outcomes.Within the first 90 days, you will:Quickly build and develop vertical applications atop our core platform.Engage with Portfolio Managers at institutions managing over $10 billion in assets under management (AUM) to define and construct workflows.Cultivate profound expertise in agentic tooling, products, and technologies.Take ownership of customer engagements from inception to completion.This position is ideal for individuals eager to shape the future of financial research while working closely with the world's leading analysts.

Join brellium as a Forward Deployed Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative solutions. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with clients to deploy our cutting-edge technologies, ensuring seamless integration and maximum impact.

Join Our Team as a Forward Deployed Engineer!At ModernFi, we are seeking a dynamic Forward Deployed Engineer to be an integral part of our team, facilitating the onboarding of financial institutions to our innovative platform. As a key member of the Engineering team, you will collaborate across various functions to ensure that every client experiences a seamless and enjoyable technical onboarding process. Your responsibilities will include setting up infrastructure, configuring integrations, engaging with partners, and developing tools that enhance the onboarding experience for all stakeholders.This role is perfect for individuals with a robust technical background who thrive in client-facing environments. You will work closely with banks and credit unions, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and spearheading significant projects that drive revenue and client success. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in shaping how ModernFi scales its onboarding operations as we expand.We pride ourselves on hiring intelligent, inquisitive individuals and granting them real ownership of their projects. You will collaborate with our product and engineering teams, participate in daily standups, and contribute to our culture of excellence, autonomy, and swift execution.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the technical onboarding of new institutions to the ModernFi platform, overseeing account setup, configuration, testing, and go-live phases.Manage client infrastructure setup, including provisioning SFTP servers and keypairs utilizing Pulumi.Collaborate with banking IT teams to configure SSO in Auth0 based on their identity providers.Coordinate onboarding processes for third-party digital banking integrations like Q2, acting as a liaison among ModernFi, clients, and partners.Take ownership of our public API documentation, simplifying client integration and highlighting our engineering-first mentality.Develop tools, dashboards, or internal features (using Python, Retool, etc.) that enhance your workflows and scalability.Optimize our self-service onboarding tool by collaborating with our Customer Success team to gather client feedback and suggest product improvements or implement immediate fixes.Effectively communicate and translate information between technical and non-technical audiences with empathy and clarity.About YouYou possess a solid engineering background, with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.You are comfortable working with code and infrastructure; while you may not write production services daily, you can set up an SFTP server, modify a Python script, or execute a SQL query.You have excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively interact with diverse audiences.

Join Vendelux as a Forward Deployed Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions to our clients. As part of our dynamic team, you will work closely with customers to understand their needs and deploy cutting-edge technologies that enhance their operations.Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that deliver optimal performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Role overview Taktile seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer for its New York office. The position centers on delivering custom solutions for clients and integrating Taktile products into their systems. Success in this role depends on close collaboration with client teams to ensure integrations are seamless and meet key performance targets. What you will do Work directly with customer teams to understand their technical requirements and environments Integrate Taktile’s products into client systems Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance during and after deployment Support clients to maintain satisfaction with the solutions provided Requirements Strong technical skills and a practical, hands-on approach Comfort working with both customers and internal teams Excellent problem-solving skills Adaptability and a proactive mindset

Role overview The Forward Deployed Engineer at Tetrix works onsite with clients in New York City, adapting Tetrix’s technology to meet specific needs. This position centers on tailoring and implementing products in real-world situations, often in collaboration with teams from various backgrounds. What you will do Deliver engineering solutions directly to clients by adapting Tetrix’s technology for each unique environment Work closely with cross-functional teams to customize and integrate products Oversee deployment and ensure smooth operation of technology at client locations Who thrives here This role fits engineers who like hands-on problem solving and want to see their work make an impact on client sites. Curiosity, adaptability, and a focus on practical outcomes are important qualities for success in this position.

About ArtisanAt Artisan, we are revolutionizing the workforce with advanced AI solutions. We are not just creating tools; we are developing autonomous digital employees capable of performing meaningful tasks. Our flagship product, Ava, is an AI Business Development Representative utilized by numerous companies to enhance their outreach and engagement strategies.Ava autonomously researches leads, composes and dispatches emails in a customer's unique voice, executes multi-step outbound sequences, manages her own deliverability infrastructure, self-optimizes over time, and adeptly handles objections while scheduling meetings. Ava is not merely a tool; she is a valuable teammate.As a Y Combinator W24 company, we've successfully raised over $35 million from prominent investors and are currently achieving over $8 million in annual recurring revenue. We are excited to announce the development of Ava 2.0, which promises to significantly enhance the capabilities of AI employees. Join us in tackling complex engineering challenges across a vast array of applications.

Join PubMatic as a Forward Deployed Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our clients’ digital advertising efforts. Your expertise will directly impact client satisfaction and drive innovation in our solutions.In this dynamic position, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement customized solutions that enhance the performance of our clients’ advertising campaigns. With your technical skills and problem-solving capabilities, you will ensure that our clients achieve their business goals while leveraging our cutting-edge technology platform.

About AxiomAxiom is pioneering the use of zero-knowledge proofs to create innovative, verifiable, and private software applications across the crypto and fintech sectors. Our dynamic team is supported by some of the most reputable investors in the crypto space. We are on the lookout for talented individuals who are eager to tackle challenging and meaningful problems in a fast-paced environment. Although our headquarters is in New York City and we prefer in-person collaboration, we welcome remote applications as well.We recently launched OpenVM, a high-performance and modular zkVM framework designed for customization and extensibility. OpenVM empowers developers to verify the correct execution of diverse computer programs in a flexible and efficient manner. We are actively building ZK-enabled products utilizing OpenVM and supporting teams developing on this platform.

At Confido, we revolutionize AI infrastructure for CPG brands by seamlessly integrating crucial financial processes from deduction to production planning. Our platform consolidates cash application, deductions, disputes, trade promotion management, forecasting, demand planning, and advanced analytics into a single, cohesive solution. This integration not only saves time but also empowers brands to make smarter decisions that boost their top and bottom lines, enabling rapid scalability.Trusted by over 200 brands managing more than $20 billion in revenue, our clients include prominent names like OLIPOP, Simple Mills, Dr. Squatch, and Tropicana. We have demonstrated exceptional growth and recently secured a $15 million Series A funding round led by Footwork Ventures and Y Combinator to further accelerate our development.The RoleLocation: New York, NY (Relocation assistance provided)We are seeking a skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to collaborate closely with our enterprise clients, transforming their financial workflows into effective production software. This position bridges engineering, product development, and customer implementation.As a key contributor, you will guide customers from initial kickoff through to live deployment while helping to shape our core platform.What You'll DoEngage directly with enterprise clients during onboarding and implementation phasesTranslate operational workflows into scalable features for the Confido platformDevelop integrations with customer systems and data sourcesEnhance the platform to accommodate complex financial workflowsIdentify product gaps and work collaboratively with product and engineering teams to address themTypical projects may involve:AI-driven document ingestion for financial dataIntegration with retailer and freight portals (e.g., Kroger)Financial analytics and forecasting pipelinesDevelopment of internal tools and customer-facing product featuresWhat We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications:A minimum of 2 years of software engineering experienceStrong background in backend development or machine learning/AIAbility to effectively engage with customers and navigate ambiguous challengesPreferred Qualifications:Experience with data pipelines, API integrations, and enterprise softwareFamiliarity with financial software applications and analytics tools

Be a Pioneer in the Future of Digital WorkAt Sola, we are revolutionizing the way work is performed. Our team is building AI agents that simplify automation, allowing users to effortlessly record workflows and scale them to millions of executions in real-time.Currently, Sola drives enterprise workflows for Fortune 100 companies through a versatile platform that spans various industries, including healthcare, finance, legal, logistics, and more. With $21M in funding from a16z, Conviction (Sarah Guo), and Y Combinator, we are seeking enthusiastic engineers to help propel our growth.If you are eager to be at the cutting edge of agentic automation, we encourage you to reach out!What You Will ExperienceWe are tackling one of the most intriguing challenges in AI today: ensuring AI agents function reliably within the complex and unpredictable infrastructure of real enterprises. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical aspects of this challenge: connecting Sola's agents to internal systems while navigating each customer’s unique network and security requirements.This position is not centered on customer success or sales engineering. Your role will involve writing production-grade code, developing integrations, and submitting pull requests directly to the core product. You will interact with customers from a technical standpoint, tackling challenging issues and delivering on your commitments.Join our close-knit team at our headquarters in NYC. We believe that the best work is done collaboratively in person, especially at this early stage, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with the founders to help shape the future of the company.Your ResponsibilitiesDeliver tangible features and integrations for customers while contributing directly to the core codebase.Manage technical customer deployments: ensuring network access, establishing secure infrastructure, and integrating Sola agents with internal systems.Serve as the technical point of contact for customers, troubleshooting complex challenges and maintaining healthy deployments.Qualifications We SeekA minimum of 3 years of software engineering experience, demonstrating your ability to deliver production code in real-world systems and take ownership of your work.Significant experience working directly with customers in a technical role—not in support or sales, but as the engineer accountable for ensuring successful implementations.A proactive approach to solving problems without a predefined playbook; every enterprise environment is unique, and you thrive on discovering solutions rather than waiting for specifications.Located in NYC or willing to relocate (we will assist with relocation); this is an in-office position requiring five days a week.

Join Tessera Labs as a Forward-Deployed Engineer in our Center of Excellence (CoE) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (MSD365). In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to deploy innovative solutions and ensure seamless integration of our products within client environments. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality implementations and drive customer success.