Forward-Deployed Engineer - API Platform

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 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.

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.

About ClarionAt Clarion, we believe that scheduling healthcare appointments shouldn't be a daunting task. Currently, the healthcare system is overwhelmed with call backlogs, faxes, and scheduling requests, leading to patient dissatisfaction and staff burnout, ultimately resulting in significant financial losses for clinics. This is not a failure of care, but a failure of capacity.Our mission at Clarion is to address this challenge on a large scale. We utilize AI agents to manage the entire patient journey, from scheduling and rescheduling appointments to handling referrals and prescription refills. Our AI seamlessly executes complex workflows with a human-like touch that resonates with patients.With $5.5M raised from top-tier investors including Accel, Y Combinator, and Sequoia, along with insights from healthcare leaders at Ophelia, Medallion, and Counsel Health, we are a dedicated in-person team based in New York City, rapidly advancing to ensure every patient receives essential care.Why Join Us?Real-World Impact: Join us in tackling a significant issue that affects millions of patients and providers daily. Our AI agents not only excel beyond human schedulers but also reclaim precious time for healthcare professionals to focus on patient care.Proven Market Validation: Our company has achieved a remarkable 10x revenue growth in the past year alone, managing millions of interactions for clients ranging from virtual care clinics to a $5B health insurance provider.Expert Leadership: Our co-founders possess extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Our CEO is a Stanford and Harvard-trained physician and clinical operations leader, and our CTO is a former Amazon Alexa engineer who previously led AI and machine learning teams at Salesforce.Significant Early Contributions: As a member of our early-stage team, your contributions will significantly influence our company’s direction, processes, and culture, allowing you to make an immediate impact.In-Person Collaboration: We have prioritized in-person collaboration since our inception, recognizing it as a strategic advantage. This approach fosters rapid progress, strong relationships, and a unified company culture.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelopment and Deployment: Write production-quality code, build integrations, configure AI agents, and implement platform logic based on customer workflows and scheduling rules.End-to-End Project Management: Create and oversee technical project plans from scoping to go-live. You will coordinate internal resources, delegate workstreams, and ensure timely project completion.

About SolvaAt Solva, we are revolutionizing the insurance industry with cutting-edge AI technology, targeting the $8 trillion market starting with claims processing. Our company has secured $6 million in funding from prestigious investors including First Round, Y Combinator, and SV Angel, as well as notable angel investors like Paul Graham, who have previously supported giants such as OpenAI, Google, and Stripe. Our advisory board is comprised of seasoned executives and founders in the insurance sector.Our team has a proven track record of success, having played a key role in creating Europe’s fastest-growing InsurTech and launching a licensed EU bank that processes over €1 billion annually. Now, we are setting our sights on reshaping one of the world’s largest industries using the power of AI.As a Y Combinator S25 company, Solva is among the fastest-growing and best-funded startups today.About the RoleJoin us as a Forward Deployed Engineer, where you will collaborate closely with our customers and product team to implement our AI systems in real-world claims environments. This dynamic role bridges engineering, product development, and customer operations. You will leverage your technical expertise to analyze workflows, data, and requirements from insurers, transforming them into critical production solutions.Your daily responsibilities will include building integrations, processing pipelines, fine-tuning our product to meet specific customer needs, and addressing real-world challenges through AI and data solutions. You will oversee the entire process from customer requirements to delivered solutions, taking ownership of your contributions.This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, adeptly shifts between technical problem-solving and customer interactions, and seeks to witness the tangible impact of their work. This is a full-time opportunity.What You’ll DoEngage directly with insurers to gain insights into their claims workflows, data, and system requirements.Develop and maintain seamless integrations between Solva and client systems.Customize and adapt AI-driven workflows for tailored use cases.Identify and troubleshoot issues in data, logic, or system functionality, collaborating with the team to resolve them.Translate real-world client needs into precise technical specifications for engineering teams.Oversee pilot projects from inception to execution, ensuring smooth operation in production.Provide field insights to enhance product reliability and performance.What We’re Looking ForStrong engineering background with a passion for technology and problem-solving.Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with customers and team members.Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Job DescriptionJoin our innovative team at Fauna Robotics as a Forward Deployed Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will directly engage with customers and deployment sites, ensuring our robotic solutions excel in real-world scenarios. You will act as the essential technical liaison between our engineering teams and clients, deploying robots, troubleshooting hardware and software challenges on-site, and relaying valuable insights back to improve our offerings.This position is perfect for dynamic problem solvers who thrive in hands-on environments. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing various issues that may arise, from software configurations to hardware malfunctions, and performing field repairs, including soldering and component replacements. Experience the impact of our technology beyond the lab, contributing significantly to its refinement and growth.

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.

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.

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.

About Gecko RoboticsAt Gecko Robotics, we empower critical infrastructure across the globe, ensuring its availability, reliability, and sustainability. Our innovative solutions integrate advanced wall-climbing robots, top-tier sensors, and an AI-driven data platform, offering clients unparalleled insights into the health of their assets. This fusion of technology facilitates real-time decision-making, enhances operational efficiency and safety, and safeguards both the environment and society against infrastructure failures.Role OverviewAs a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, directly engaging with customers to identify and tackle significant challenges. Rather than merely providing support, you will be a driving force in developing solutions that address complex issues across various domains, including cash flow, production, safety, and environmental impact. You will take ownership of the problem-solving process from inception to execution, ultimately contributing to the scalability of Gecko’s platforms.Your ResponsibilitiesIdentify and Solve Critical Problems: Collaborate closely with clients to uncover high-impact challenges, innovate solutions, and relentlessly pursue meaningful outcomes.Foster Growth: Embrace the complexities of the challenges we face, engage in continuous learning, and thrive in an environment dedicated to personal and professional growth.Technologies We LeveragePython, Javascript, ReactGoogle Cloud, Amazon Web Services

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.

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!

At HackerRank, we empower organizations like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft to recruit and enhance the skills of the next generation of developers based on their abilities rather than their backgrounds. Our platform is trusted by over 2,500 of the world's leading companies to assemble robust engineering teams prepared for future challenges.In an era where software development is increasingly a collaborative effort between humans and AI, the criteria for identifying exceptional technical talent are evolving. We provide companies with innovative methods to recognize and cultivate next-generation skills.Our team at HackerRank is passionate about the impact of our work and pays meticulous attention to detail, ensuring our customers achieve remarkable success with products that they truly enjoy using. We prioritize urgency and believe that excellence stems from maintaining high standards.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Forward Deployed Engineer who will engage directly with our clients, serving as the key technical representative during customer interactions, leading pilot projects and demonstrations, and facilitating clients' evaluations and successful implementation of our solutions. This position combines extensive customer engagement with hands-on technical execution. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in New York City.What You'll DoLead customer-focused engagements, including discovery sessions, pilots, and demos, serving as the primary technical advocate for both prospects and existing clients.Collaborate closely with customers, engineers, recruiters, and business leaders to identify developer requirements, listen actively, and develop practical, goal-oriented solutions.Ensure customer projects remain on schedule through disciplined execution and timely updates.Utilize appropriate tools, including AI when beneficial, to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes that enhance the customer experience with HackerRank.Work in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Go-To-Market teams to amplify the voice of the customer.Who You AreA customer-facing technical expert with sufficient full-stack knowledge to configure, troubleshoot, explain web applications, and generate API scripts as needed (using Ruby or Python).Confident in leading discussions onsite with prospects and enterprise clients, gathering requirements, shaping technical strategies, and delivering impactful results.An articulate communicator capable of engaging deeply with technical teams while simplifying concepts for non-technical audiences.A skilled operator who organizes, plans, and executes projects effectively.You approach challenges with empathy, enthusiasm, and a solution-oriented mindset.

Join Rilla: A Pioneering CompanyRilla is at the forefront of conversation intelligence, developing innovative software that revolutionizes offline commerce.Our platform captures, analyzes, and organizes conversations, providing invaluable insights to the essential physical businesses that drive our economy. We aim to equip traditional sectors with cutting-edge technology, previously reserved for the most advanced companies of the 21st century.With our rapid growth—achieving $40M in revenue within just 3.5 years, maintaining a monthly growth rate of 15%, a Net Revenue Retention exceeding 170%, and an impressive Net Promoter Score—Rilla is becoming a leader in the industry.Your Role as a Forward Deployed EngineerAs a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will engage directly with clients, identifying their critical challenges and architecting solutions that integrate their data with Rilla's conversational intelligence. Your creativity, technical prowess, and problem-solving skills will be essential in helping organizations leverage their data for impactful results. Expect to work autonomously or in small teams, managing high-stakes projects from inception to execution.You will collaborate with customer executives to discuss data models, tackle large-scale data integration, and provide insights back to your team, all while extending Rilla's influence into new markets and applications.If you're driven to innovate and aspire to lead in the application of AI in the physical world, Rilla is the ideal environment for you to grow and succeed.

At Extend, we're on a mission to revolutionize document processing in the cloud. Our innovative approach aims to transform the way organizations engage with unstructured data, making it more accessible and actionable than ever.As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will serve as the vital link between our customers and Extend throughout their entire journey. We seek engineers who are deeply passionate about understanding customer pain points, paying meticulous attention to detail, and who thrive in a culture of empowerment through AI technology.Why Join Us?Experience rapid growth with our revenue soaring 400% last year, reaching several million ARR, and continuing to accelerate.Join a product that is not only well-loved by its users but is also integral to mission-critical processes at leading enterprises (like Square, Zillow, Chime) and innovative startups (such as Brex, Mercury, Checkr).With the document processing market expanding exponentially, driven by LLMs, we are positioned to outperform existing low-NPS solutions.Be part of a high-impact team that is achieving significant customer and revenue metrics with a lean structure—your contributions will be vital.Having successfully raised our Series A and mitigated business risks, we are on the brink of tremendous growth—now is the perfect moment to join.Work alongside an exceptionally talented team, including former founders and world record holders, in a high-performance, in-person culture in NYC, with substantial equity ownership.Contribute to solving complex, unsolved challenges at the intersection of LLMs, sophisticated data processing, and human-AI interfaces.Gain invaluable insights into the startup ecosystem and seize leadership opportunities as we rapidly expand.Our compact team is growing rapidly, and we need talented engineers to help us realize our ambitious roadmap.Your ImpactYour role in ensuring our customers can effectively deploy LLMs in production is crucial, presenting unique challenges that require top-notch solutions. Here are some of the complex problems you'll tackle:Empower enterprises to confidently implement AI technologies.Develop solutions to address unprecedented edge cases in customer data.Motivate non-technical domain experts to take ownership of LLM-driven extraction instructions.

About Glean:Established in 2019, Glean is a pioneering AI-driven knowledge management platform that empowers organizations to swiftly find, organize, and share information across their teams. By seamlessly integrating with tools such as Google Drive, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, Glean guarantees that employees have access to the right knowledge at the right time, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Our advanced AI technology streamlines knowledge discovery, enabling teams to effectively leverage their collective intelligence.Glean was founded by CEO Arvind Jain, who has a profound understanding of the challenges employees face in locating and comprehending information at work. Witnessing firsthand how fragmented knowledge and an array of SaaS tools hindered productivity, he set out to create a superior AI-enhanced enterprise search platform that allows individuals to access the information they need quickly and intuitively. Today, Glean stands as a leading Work AI platform, merging enterprise-grade search capabilities, an AI assistant, and robust application and agent-building functionalities to fundamentally transform employee workflows. About the Role: As a key member of our Forward Deployed Engineering Team, you will collaborate directly with our clients to design transformative AI solutions that meet their most pressing business needs. Working alongside our Go-to-Market, Product, and Engineering teams, you will combine your technical expertise, understanding of enterprise AI systems, and client-facing skills to develop and implement production platforms that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will oversee the entire engagement process—ranging from initial discovery and technical planning to solution architecture, development, and production launch.

Our PurposeAt Reflection AI, our vision is to develop open superintelligence that is accessible to everyone.We are pioneering the creation of open weight models tailored for individuals, organizations, and even nations. Our team comprises AI innovators and entrepreneurs hailing from esteemed institutions such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, Anthropic, and more.Position SummaryWe are in search of a remarkable technical leader to spearhead and expand our Forward Deployed Engineering team within the Applied AI department. This pivotal team is dedicated to connecting our groundbreaking AI research with practical applications in the enterprise sector. As a pioneering Forward Deployed Engineer, you will oversee the comprehensive technical strategy, implementation, and delivery of intricate agent-based applications, guiding them from initial pre-sales exploration to full production deployment.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Deployment Strategists and Sales teams to comprehend enterprise client requirements, design innovative solutions, and create transformative agentic applications.Design and construct complex agentic systems utilizing state-of-the-art models, orchestrating advanced LLM workflows and integrating seamlessly with enterprise infrastructures.Work alongside research teams to customize and refine models tailored to client-specific needs, contributing to our internal codebase for inference, fine-tuning, and evaluation.Oversee end-to-end deployments across hybrid environments (public cloud, VPC, and on-premises), ensuring production-level scalability, performance, and reliability.Shape and expand the Forward Deployed Engineering organization by establishing playbooks, best practices, technical standards, and mentoring to facilitate team development.Desired QualificationsRobust software engineering background with a proven history of delivering production-grade systems (Python, TypeScript).Demonstrated experience in deploying enterprise software within cloud or hybrid environments employing modern DevOps methodologies (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).In-depth knowledge of machine learning principles and practical experience with contemporary AI stacks, including vector databases, RAG pipelines, agent orchestration, evaluations, and fine-tuning.A minimum of 6 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role delivering AI-driven enterprise solutions.

Join Deepgram as a Forward Deployed Engineer, where you will play a critical role in transforming the restaurant industry through innovative AI solutions. You will collaborate closely with restaurant clients to deploy and fine-tune our cutting-edge voice recognition technology, ensuring exceptional user experiences and operational efficiency.Your expertise will help our clients navigate the complexities of integrating our solutions, allowing them to focus on delivering top-notch service. If you are passionate about technology and have a knack for problem-solving in real-world applications, we want to hear from you!

FloQast is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Accountant in New York City. This position connects finance and technology, focusing on improving accounting processes and supporting operational goals. Role overview This role centers on implementing accounting solutions that help the business run more efficiently. Collaboration with teams from different departments is a key part of the job, ensuring that financial reporting stays accurate and meets compliance standards. What you will do Align finance operations with technology-driven solutions Drive improvements in financial processes Work with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting and compliance Requirements Expertise in accounting and financial operations Strong understanding of how finance and technology intersect Experience working with teams across different functions