Forward Deployed Engineer
TLDR
Build and ship backend systems in a Python-heavy, agentic codebase while deploying tailored solutions for enterprise clients.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Model: Onsite (fully in-person)
Industry: AI for enterprise insurance
Compensation: $165K-$250K base, plus competitive Series A equity
About the Company
Our partner is a fast-growing, Series A AI company backed by top-tier investors, automating end-to-end insurance claims processing for the largest carriers. Revenue has grown roughly 50% month over month, the team has scaled to around 70 people, and it is on track to more than double by year end. Engineering is Python-heavy and deeply agentic. The culture is fast, feedback-rich, low on bureaucracy, and fully in-person.
The Opportunity
Our partner is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to sit at the intersection of engineering and the customer. You will build real product while working directly with enterprise clients, roughly 70% deep technical work and 30% client-facing communication. You will own problems end to end in an environment where you rarely have all the data, and where agency and ownership are prized above process.
Responsibilities
- Build and ship backend systems in a Python-heavy, agentic codebase
- Work directly with enterprise clients to deploy and tailor solutions
- Translate ambiguous customer needs into working software
- Operate with high autonomy and ownership under fast deadlines
Requirements
- 1-7 years of software engineering experience
- Strong Python and backend fundamentals
- Excellent communication; comfortable meeting and working with clients
- Founding or early-stage startup experience preferred
- Ability to operate in an unstructured, fast-moving environment
Benefits
Equity Compensation
competitive Series A equity
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