Recruiting from Scratch

Forward Deployed Engineer

Recruiting from Scratch  •  $130k - $400k/yr  •  San Francisco, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Forward Deployed Engineer

  • Title of Role: Forward Deployed Engineer
  • Location: San Francisco, on-site
  • Company Stage of Funding: Series C — Software Development
  • Office Type: On-site
  • Salary: $130K–$400K

We're representing a company that is defining the future of work by partnering with leading AI labs and enterprises to provide the human intelligence essential to AI development. This organization is creating a new category of work where expertise powers AI advancement, requiring a fast-paced and deeply committed team. You’ll collaborate with researchers and operators at the forefront of shaping systems that are redefining society.

What You Will Do

  • Embed with enterprise customers to understand their technical requirements and business goals.
  • Architect and implement custom integrations, APIs, and workflows on top of the company’s platform.
  • Deploy scalable solutions in client environments and drive successful launches and expansions.
  • Build internal tools and reusable components that accelerate future deployments.
  • Translate ambiguous enterprise needs into clear technical plans and shipped systems.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals in at least one modern language (Python, Go, Rust, etc.).
  • Experience building and deploying production systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Comfort working directly with customers and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • High ownership mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and operate autonomously in high-stakes environments.

Preferred

  • Experience with AI/ML workflows and data integrations.
  • Familiarity with customer-facing technical roles and communication strategies.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $130K to $400K, with equity options between 0.1% and 0.5%. The company offers a generous benefits package, including a housing bonus, monthly stipends for meals, and health insurance.

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About Recruiting from Scratch

Recruiting from Scratch provides recruiting services for companies that need to hire the best talent in software engineering, hardware engineering, product design, product management, marketing, GTM, and accounting & finance.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
2021
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