About the role
We're looking for a solid mid-senior Forward Deployed Engineer with client delivery experience to own delivery across two clients simultaneously, mentor FDE 1s, and make architecture-level calls for smaller systems.
Responsibilities:
- Own delivery across two client engagements simultaneously.
- Mentor and guide FDE 1s on code quality and delivery practices.
- Make architecture-level decisions for smaller systems.
- Balance hands-on coding with delivery ownership and client communication.
- Identify risks and blockers early; escalate and resolve proactively.
- Partner with client stakeholders to translate requirements into executable plans.
Requirements:
- 5-6 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
- Proven experience in client-facing delivery roles.
- Ability to design and reason about system architecture at a small scale.
- Track record of mentoring junior engineers.
- Comfort managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-moving startup.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in AI/ML, data platforms, or cloud infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with agile delivery practices and PM tools (Jira, Linear, Notion, or similar).
- Exposure to MLOps or model deployment workflows.
- Prior startup or high-growth environment experience.