Forward Deployed Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a customer-facing engineering team building AI-native software for government agencies. You will own technical delivery from discovery through deployment, helping modernize systems that support public services. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Work with government clients to understand their needs, design solutions, build software, and deliver projects end to end. - Use AI coding tools in your daily workflow to build and iterate quickly against customer requirements. - Create reusable components, data models, and workflows that support future deployments. - Collaborate directly with non-technical stakeholders, balancing client engagement with hands-on development. - Travel to client sites occasionally, approximately five days per quarter. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - One to five years of experience as a forward deployed engineer or customer-facing software engineer. - Experience owning a technical deployment end to end, from initial build through customer adoption and ongoing maintenance. - Hands-on use of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, or Factory as part of your regular workflow. - Strong software engineering skills across backend and frontend development, data modeling, and workflow systems. - A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience. - Experience at an early-stage technology startup or working with government and public-sector clients is helpful. - Current authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $170,000 to $220,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in New York, New York, five days per week, with occasional travel to client sites.