Forward Deployed Software Engineer (AI Agents)

About the Role Hex Technologies is hiring a Director of Engineering to guide the Agent Context team in New York City. This leadership position shapes technical strategy and oversees execution for projects that strengthen our agent systems. What You Will Do Set the technical direction for the Agent Context team Lead engineering efforts from planning through delivery Collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve user experiences Drive innovation across agent-related initiatives Location This role is based in New York City.

Role overview Smith Engineering is seeking a Director of Design Engineering to lead its design team in New York City. This leader will oversee the development of engineering solutions that meet client requirements and comply with industry standards. The role involves shaping project direction and supporting the growth of a skilled group of engineers. What you will do Guide and manage the design engineering team Drive the creation of efficient, high-quality engineering designs Ensure all work aligns with client needs and industry standards Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team Influence the direction of engineering projects at Smith Engineering

About the Role Smith Engineering is hiring a Director of Energy Engineering to guide the energy solutions team in New York City. This senior leader will shape project direction and help set the strategy for energy initiatives across our portfolio. What You Will Do Lead a team focused on delivering energy engineering projects Develop and implement strategies that strengthen our energy solutions Oversee project execution and ensure alignment with company goals What We’re Looking For Extensive experience in energy engineering Proven leadership and team management skills Ability to drive strategic initiatives in a technical environment This position is based in New York City.

Join WRITER: The Future of AI-Powered WorkAt WRITER, we're revolutionizing the workplace with our cutting-edge AI solutions. Our mission is to augment human capabilities through superintelligence, enabling seamless collaboration between IT and business teams to drive transformative outcomes. Our comprehensive platform empowers renowned organizations such as Mars, Marriott, Uber, and Vanguard to create and deploy AI agents powered by WRITER's enterprise-grade LLMs. With a valuation of $1.9B and support from top-tier investors like Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth, WRITER is solidifying its status as a frontrunner in the enterprise generative AI landscape.Founded in 2020, we have established offices in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London. Our dynamic team is fueled by a passion for innovation, and we are eager to welcome talented builders and thinkers to help shape the future of work with AI. Position OverviewWe are looking for a talented fullstack Software Engineer to join our engineering team, focusing on the development of sophisticated AI-driven agent systems. These systems will autonomously execute workflows and manage complex tasks, significantly enhancing productivity across enterprise applications. As a key contributor, you will design, develop, and scale next-generation AI agents that integrate seamlessly with enterprise data and services to address real-world challenges. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential in transforming intricate agent concepts into fully operational systems.‍ Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, implement, and sustain scalable, secure agent-driven services and systems leveraging modern AI frameworks.Build and enhance robust infrastructure and high-throughput APIs, concentrating on critical agent capabilities such as memory management, communication protocols, skills, intelligent decision-making, security, and workflow oversight.Integrate agent functionalities with backend services, data repositories, vector databases, search/retrieval systems, and third-party APIs.Work closely with product managers, AI researchers, data engineers, and UX teams to convert high-level agent use cases into resilient, production-ready software.Ensure the reliability, monitoring, and observability of all agent components, including metrics, logging, CI/CD processes, and fault tolerance.Participate in architectural design discussions and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.

Join Decagon as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Agent Orchestration. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of innovative software solutions that streamline agent interactions and enhance operational efficiency. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of scalable architectures that support our mission to deliver exceptional customer experiences.As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, develop robust software components, and ensure the highest quality standards are met. Your contributions will directly impact our product's success and the satisfaction of our clients.

At Garner Health, our mission is to revolutionize the healthcare economy by providing accessible, high-quality care for all.We are fundamentally reimagining the healthcare landscape in the U.S. through strategic partnerships with employers, redesigning healthcare benefits with clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights. Our innovative approach empowers employees to access higher-quality, cost-effective care, creating a healthcare system that benefits everyone involved. Patients experience improved health outcomes, employers utilize their healthcare budgets more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering outstanding care rather than merely performing more procedures.As one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the nation, Garner Health's products are relied upon by some of the most sophisticated employers and providers in the industry. We are assembling a team of talented, mission-driven individuals eager to make a substantial impact on healthcare at scale.About the Role:We are on the lookout for an exceptional Director of Engineering to join our Search team. This pivotal role reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer. The Search team is responsible for our provider recommendations system, provider data aggregation pipelines, and AI-powered member support systems.Work Environment:The position is based in our New York City office, with a requirement to work in the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Relocation assistance is available for candidates located outside the area.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and development of a world-class Search system that organizes provider data to deliver relevant and impactful recommendations to our members.Own and drive the execution of key quarterly deliverables and long-term strategic goals.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align strategies and achieve company objectives.Provide leadership and guidance to your teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.Ensure your team proactively integrates relevant new technologies, system designs, and strategies, especially in big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.Influence partner teams to accelerate project delivery across the organization.Champion and ensure the privacy and security of our users’ data.Mentor, develop, and recruit the next generation of engineering leaders at Garner.

Join Decagon as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Agent Orchestration. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise to develop and optimize orchestration systems that enhance our agent capabilities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement software solutions that drive efficiency and performance.

Profound is dedicated to empowering businesses to comprehend and manage their AI footprint effectively. As a Marketing Agent Engineer, you will engage directly with clients who have adopted Profound's Agents product, assisting them in its strategic deployment to achieve tangible business results.This is a pivotal, client-centric position positioned at the crossroads of customer success, strategic planning, and technical execution. You will collaborate intimately with clients to uncover the most valuable applications for agents, devise tailored solutions, and create functional implementations within the Profound platform. When projects delve into complex technical details, you will work alongside the engineering team while maintaining accountability for the outcomes, ensuring that deployments are swift, customized, and clearly linked to the customer’s needs. Early customer applications will play a crucial role in shaping the future development of the Agents product.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage with clients to grasp their objectives, workflows, and challenges related to AI visibility.Convert vague customer requirements into specific, agent-driven use cases that yield measurable business outcomes.Determine what needs to be developed and the rationale before focusing on implementation strategies.Design agents for AI visibility, competitor ranking alerts, content gap analysis, and workflows for content creation informed by AI data, alongside agents for content optimization.Configure and construct agents utilizing Profound’s workflow platform, integrating nodes, APIs, data sources, and outputs.Rapidly prototype and deploy solutions directly with clients in a proactive, forward-deployed model.Oversee deployments from start to finish when feasible, clearly delineating and transferring tasks to engineering when requirements surpass your technical expertise.Act as the primary post-sale liaison for Agents customers throughout the deployment process.Transform successful client deployments into repeatable procedures and internal best practices.Provide constructive feedback to Product and Engineering teams regarding gaps, challenges, and developmental priorities identified during client engagements.Your ProfileProven experience in client-facing roles such as consulting, solutions development, strategic planning, implementation, or customer success.Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working with early-stage products.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Kepler: AI you can rely on and validate.Every AI system faces a common challenge: it interacts with data, leading to unpredictable outputs. For those making high-stakes decisions, such variability is not a minor issue—it's a dealbreaker.We have developed a framework that eliminates the chances of erroneous outputs. Our AI comprehensively interprets your intentions, while deterministic algorithms extract every statistic from credible source documents. Since the model never generates figures, it can’t produce inaccuracies. Each output is traceable back to its source, with every calculation clearly defined. Our answers are consistently defendable.Operational in real-time across a vast database of 950K+ SEC filings, 14K+ companies, 40M+ documents, and 27 global markets. Trusted by organizations where accuracy is paramount.Our architecture is versatile across domains, with finance being our initial focus due to its critical challenges. Future applications will include healthcare, legal, and insurance sectors. We are not merely creating a financial product; we are establishing the verification backbone for the entire AI ecosystem.Founded by Vinoo Ganesh, a former Palantir executive and Head of Business Engineering at Citadel, alongside Dr. John McRaven, who has a strong background at Palantir and holds a Ph.D. in Physics, our team is backed by prominent figures from OpenAI, Facebook AI Research, and more.Your RoleAs an Agentic Systems Engineer, you will develop the foundational infrastructure that supports Kepler's AI research platform. Your responsibilities will include creating distributed execution frameworks capable of managing thousands of parallel agents, quality evaluation systems, contextual management tools to enhance agent performance, and systems to track the provenance of every output.This position is tailored for engineers eager to innovate at the cutting edge of AI systems, constructing the infrastructure necessary for enterprises to trust their automated agents for critical decision-making.In your first 90 days, you will:Launch your first production agent system with mentorship from senior engineers.Construct and implement infrastructure to facilitate authentic financial research workflows.Witness the impact of your code as agents perform research within leading financial institutions.Take command of a vital agentic system from its architecture to its deployment.

About WRITERWRITER is the premier platform where top global enterprises harness the power of AI to transform work. Our mission is to amplify human abilities through cutting-edge superintelligence. We are demonstrating this capability by providing powerful, dependable AI solutions that bridge IT and business teams, driving enterprise-wide transformation. With WRITER's comprehensive platform, companies like Mars, Marriott, Uber, and Vanguard are developing AI agents that leverage their own data, empowered by WRITER's robust enterprise-grade large language models (LLMs). Currently valued at $1.9 billion and supported by leading investors such as Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth, WRITER is swiftly establishing itself as a frontrunner in the field of enterprise generative AI.Established in 2020, with hubs in San Francisco, New York City, Austin, Chicago, and London, our team is driven by ambitious goals and a rapid pace. We invite innovative and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to redefine the future of work through AI. About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a talented fullstack Software Engineer to enhance our engineering team in creating advanced AI-driven agent systems capable of executing autonomous workflows and orchestrating multi-step tasks. In this position, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and scaling next-generation AI agents that seamlessly integrate with enterprise data and services to address real-world challenges. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will convert complex agent concepts into production-ready software solutions.‍ What You'll DoDesign, implement, and maintain scalable and secure agent-driven services and systems that autonomously accomplish tasks using cutting-edge AI frameworks.Enhance and develop robust infrastructure and high-throughput APIs, emphasizing core agent functionalities like memory, communication channels, skills, intelligent decision logic, security, and workflow management.Integrate agent capabilities with backend services, data stores, vector databases, search/retrieval systems, and external APIs.Work closely with product managers, AI researchers, data engineers, and UX teams to translate high-level agent use cases into effective, production-ready software.Ensure the reliability, monitoring, and observability of all agent components (metrics, logging, CI/CD, fault tolerance).Participate in architectural design decisions and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of quality.

The City of New York seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering to provide leadership for engineering initiatives throughout New York City. This position plays a key part in guiding project execution and influencing strategies that advance the city's infrastructure objectives. What you will do Supervise engineering projects from initial planning stages through to completion Create and execute strategies aimed at improving city infrastructure Lead, support, and mentor teams of engineers Requirements Background in infrastructure development Proven experience managing complex projects and leading teams Strong skills in strategic planning and organization This role is located in New York City.

At Trunk Tools, we are at the forefront of transforming the construction industry through cutting-edge AI technology. Recently, we secured a $40 million Series B funding led by Insight Partners, bringing our total funding to $70 million from distinguished investors such as Redpoint and Innovation Endeavors. This funding is propelling our expansion as we deploy AI agents across various job sites.Our mission is to redefine the future of construction with intelligent automation. With the construction sector valued at over $13 trillion, many of its processes remain outdated and analog. We are dedicated to revolutionizing this landscape by seamlessly integrating AI into everyday field operations.Founded by industry veterans and technologists from Stanford and MIT, our team has successfully delivered software solutions to over 140,000 field professionals, positively impacting millions and contributing to more than $10 billion in completed projects. Our collective experience from the field equips us with a profound understanding of the industry's unique challenges.Having developed the foundational AI systems for construction, we are now ready to launch production-grade AI agents, beginning with intelligent document processing and Q&A capabilities, while swiftly expanding into essential operational workflows. With a team that has doubled in size over the past year to 65+ employees (including over 25 engineers), we are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment.The Founding Platform LeaderRole MissionAs our inaugural Platform leader, you will elevate our infrastructure from a collection of improvised solutions to a robust, scalable Internal Developer Platform (IDP). You will be actively involved in validating core systems while simultaneously building a strong platform team with top-tier SRE, DevOps, and platform engineering talent. Your role will not only involve building a platform but also shaping an organization capable of supporting hundreds of engineers and millions of concurrent users.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform-as-a-Product: Treat the platform as an internal product, engaging in user research with our product teams to prioritize development roadmaps.Environments & Data: Ensure the provision of reliable and stable development environments and consistent staging data for teams.FinOps & Governance: Assume full P&L responsibility for cloud expenditures, optimizing our multi-million dollar annual budget while maintaining performance standards.Greenfield Architecture: Design and implement the "Paved Road" for our engineering organization, focusing on scalable solutions.

Director of Engineering - PinAIAbout UsDoubleVerify stands as the premier independent provider of marketing measurement software, data analytics, and insights that ensure the quality and effectiveness of digital media for some of the world's largest brands and media platforms. Our commitment to media transparency and accountability empowers companies to achieve the highest impression quality for optimal advertising performance. Since our inception in 2008, we have partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, helping them maximize their media expenditures through best-in-class solutions across the digital advertising landscape. Learn more by visiting www.doubleverify.com.Position OverviewWe are looking for a dynamic Director of Engineering to guide our PinAI team, which is a key initiative in conversational AI and agentic systems at DoubleVerify. In this pivotal role, you will lead the creation of an AI-powered conversational interface for Pinnacle, reshaping how our Fortune 500 clients engage with and extract insights from their advertising data.The PinAI platform utilizes state-of-the-art AI technologies, such as agentic AI architectures, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and advanced large language model capabilities to offer intelligent, context-sensitive analytics through natural language communication. This opportunity is perfect for a forward-thinking technical leader who is passionate about AI innovation, possesses extensive experience in conversational AI systems, and showcases exceptional skills in architecture, engineering, and team leadership.Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & VisionDefine and implement the technical vision and roadmap for PinAI/Pin Chat, ensuring alignment with DoubleVerify’s strategic goals.Oversee the design and architecture of agentic AI systems that utilize Model Context Protocol (MCP) for scalable and extensible AI agent frameworks.Promote innovation in conversational AI experiences, transforming complex analytics into intuitive, natural language interactions.Establish technical standards for AI/ML engineering, incorporating evaluation frameworks, prompt engineering, and model performance enhancements.Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Architecture teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild, mentor, and grow a world-class team of AI/ML engineers, software engineers, and technical leads.

Samba TV is a pioneering force in tracking streaming and broadcast video globally through our innovative data and technology solutions. Our mission is to revolutionize the viewing experience for audiences everywhere, empowering media companies to connect with viewers for new shows and movies while allowing advertisers to engage effectively and measure reach across all devices. Our unique narrative is shaped by a vast global footprint of data and AI-driven insights that reflects culture in a distinctive way.As the Senior Director of Sales Engineering, you will spearhead the global Sales Engineering function that drives Samba TV's enterprise growth. You will be responsible for establishing strategic direction, leading a high-performing team, and translating complex data and measurement products into clear business value for C-suite executives.

Fastly operates an edge cloud platform that processes, serves, and protects applications at the Internet’s edge, close to end users. The platform is programmable and supports agile software development. Well-known brands such as GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue rely on Fastly’s services. Fastly’s mission is to build a more trustworthy Internet. Key Dates Posting Open Date: April 23, 2026 Anticipated Posting Close Date: May 7, 2026 The posting may close early depending on applicant volume. Role overview The Director of Engineering - Edge Linux Networking leads Fastly’s Kernel engineering team. This group is responsible for the performance and stability of the low-latency data path through the Linux kernel and XDP, supporting all customer traffic. The team maintains Fastly’s kernel alignment with upstream releases and both uses and contributes to new Linux technologies. This role also oversees support for the hardware platform and manages the lifecycle of OCI containers and Linux Operating System Distributions. Strong leadership is essential to maintain the stability of Fastly’s Edge stack and deliver high-quality service to customers. Locations Denver, CO New York City, NY San Francisco, CA

Join Decagon as the Director of Solutions Engineering for our Enterprise East division. In this strategic leadership role, you will drive the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions that meet the specific needs of our enterprise clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our offerings, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of industry standards and client satisfaction.

As the Director of Engineering for Core Product & Collaborative Work Management at Asana, you will lead a team of talented engineers in developing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and collaboration for our global user base. You will be responsible for driving technical strategy, overseeing product development, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets our users' needs.Your role will involve close collaboration with product management, design, and other stakeholders to shape the future of our products. You will foster a culture of excellence, encourage team growth, and ensure your team remains at the forefront of technology.

Join the City of New York as a Compliance Agent, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Your expertise will help maintain the integrity and compliance of municipal operations, contributing to a safer and more accountable city.

About AvocaAvoca is revolutionizing the way home service companies connect with their customers. Our cutting-edge AI-driven conversational agents expertly handle every high-value inbound call, from booking jobs to qualifying leads and maximizing revenue—with a speed and consistency that surpasses traditional human call centers.In less than two years, we have grown to a team of 85 employees, fostering a vibrant, in-office culture in New York City. In a market worth over $500 billion where missed calls can equate to lost business, we are developing the definitive platform for AI-enhanced customer engagement.We proudly serve some of the largest names in the home services sector and achieved a remarkable 10x growth in 2025. Our dynamic, high-performance team is rapidly capturing a vast and underserved market, where 85% of missed calls are directed to competitors. Every new hire plays a pivotal role in our success and has the opportunity to make an immediate impact.About the RoleWe are in search of an Agent Product Manager to take ownership of one of our key product lines, guiding it from initial discovery through to deployment.This position is not suited for a generalist PM. You will delve deeply into a specific product area, collaborating closely with engineering, design teams, and customers to ascertain what needs to be built, the rationale behind it, and how to ensure scalable delivery. You will serve as the vital link between customer needs and engineering execution, distilling insights from Customer Success Managers, Technical Account Managers, and customers into clear and actionable product requirements.The ideal candidate will prioritize product longevity over immediate customer satisfaction, possess the ability to build swiftly, think systemically, and translate ambiguity into clear directives.What You’ll DoProduct Line StrategyTake full ownership of one or more product lines, overseeing the process from discovery to delivery and continuous iteration.Craft product roadmaps based on actual deployment data and customer feedback rather than mere feature requests.Make decisive prioritization choices between customer-specific demands and platform-wide enhancements.Clearly define the capabilities and limitations of the product, ensuring that sales and customer success teams are well-informed.Cross-Functional AlignmentAct as a bridge between sales promises and engineering realities, advising sales on the features to emphasize, the customer profiles to focus on, and what reasonable timelines look like.Collaborate with engineering to transition from one-off custom builds to iterative, scalable solutions.