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Forward Deployed Engineer at VC-backed business infrastructure platform

Step into a high-impact technical leadership role as a Forward Deployed Engineer at a well-funded business infrastructure platform that serves as the trust layer for modern fintech and enterprise giants. By bridging the gap between core engineering and real-world customer problems, you will build mission-critical integrations and production-grade AI systems that directly influence the future of the product, all while enjoying high ownership and working alongside a world-class team in a high-growth environment dedicated to defining the infrastructure of business trust.

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Location

San Francisco and New York, United States

Compensation

$148k-$275k + Equity

Company

Confidential company

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Role overview

Join a high-growth infrastructure platform building the trust layer for modern business. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work closely with enterprise customers to design and deploy mission-critical integrations. You will bridge the gap between product and engineering, building production-grade systems and AI-driven workflows that solve complex identity and verification challenges.

About the company

VC-backed business infrastructure platform

What you will do

  • Own the end-to-end technical design and architecture for complex customer integrations and AI-driven workflows.
  • Build and maintain production-grade systems using Python, data pipelines, and LLM-based evaluation frameworks.
  • Translate field deployment insights into reusable platform abstractions and direct product improvements.

Who this is a fit for

  • Senior engineer or former founder who thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys direct customer impact.
  • Proficient in Python and at least one of TypeScript, Go, or Rust, with experience in distributed systems.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM-powered systems and a background in fintech, compliance, or regulated industries.

Why this role is remarkable

  • Sit at the intersection of product and engineering, solving real-world enterprise problems with immediate feedback loops.
  • Join a well-funded, high-growth startup backed by top-tier VCs and recognized for innovation and employer excellence.
  • Act as a technical leader with high ownership, shaping architectural best practices and the core product roadmap.

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