Forward Deployed Software Engineer
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
About the company Our client is a technology consulting company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a software engineer embedded with client teams, creating and supporting web and AI-enabled applications. Take responsibility for technical delivery from early design to live operation, and explain the work to business audiences. The position is fully on-site and includes periodic client visits. What you'll do - Build and support web applications and AI-enabled applications for large corporate clients. - Take full responsibility for technical projects, from early design through to live release. - Work independently in shifting, loosely defined client settings. - Walk clients through technical designs and finished work in a clear, advisory style. - Visit client sites roughly monthly to collaborate face to face with stakeholders. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience, with 3 to 8 years being typical. - A track record of shipping and supporting web or AI-enabled applications. - Past experience guiding engineering efforts in a lead, founding or similarly high-responsibility position. - Self-direction when requirements are unclear. - Real experience working with clients or customers, including explaining technical topics to non-technical people. - Readiness for a fast-paced environment where deadlines may occasionally stretch into weekends. Bonus points - Prior experience as a startup co-founder or CTO. - A degree in computer science or engineering. - Early involvement at a small AI-focused software firm. - Regular use of AI-assisted coding tools. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 180,000 per year - Performance-based variable pay - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage - Flexible time off - Life and disability insurance - Tax-advantaged health and commuter accounts Location and work model - New York City, NY, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time
From Raydar's careers page (Workable), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 1 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job
