As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Strala, you will own the end-to-end deployment of multi-modal, agentic AI systems for enterprise insurance carriers. You will combine deep technical execution in Python and LLMs with high-level client strategy, acting as the primary partner for senior executives while shipping production code that impacts millions of claims.
Forward Deployed Engineer at Strala
Strala is disrupting the massive insurance industry with agentic AI, and they are growing 50% month-over-month. Backed by Founders Fund, the team has already hit multi-seven-figure ARR and is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to own the end-to-end deployment of AI systems for major carriers. This role is a unique hybrid of deep technical work—shipping production Python and LLM code—and high-level strategy with senior client executives. If you have a founder’s mindset and want to build at the frontier of applied AI in an intense, in-person San Francisco culture, this is the opportunity to make a massive impact on one of the world's largest legacy industries.
Want to apply for this role?
Jack finds you jobs at companies like Strala. Talk to Jack to get considered for roles that fit what you're great at.
Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Strala
Role overview
Insurance10-2 employees
Strala is an AI-native, full-stack claims partner for insurance carriers, TPAs, and MGAs. We reduce operational and indemnity costs using AI, statistical optimization, and expert claim handlers. Further, we also curate data from claims to improve transparency and assist the actuarial and underwriting work.Our team includes experts from Tier 1 insurance carriers, leading AI research labs at Oxford and Cambridge, and top firms such as DRW, Palantir, and Optiver. We are backed by Tier 1 institutional investors.
What you will do
- Individually scope, build, and deploy multi-modal AI agents using Python and LLMs, managing the entire lifecycle from initial prototype to production go-live.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for senior client stakeholders, including CIOs and VPs, to align AI adoption with business priorities.
- Collaborate with the core platform team to translate client insights into new product features, ensuring seamless integration with complex legacy enterprise APIs.
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses 2+ years of experience in technical, client-facing roles such as Forward Deployed Engineering, Agent Engineering, or as a Founding Engineer.
- Demonstrates mastery of Python and modern AI/ML tooling, with a proven track record of shipping production-grade agentic AI or LLM-based workflows.
- Thrives in high-stakes, fast-paced environments, operating with a founder mindset to solve complex problems and explain technical concepts to non-technical executives.
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a Tier 1 backed startup (Founders Fund) growing 50% month-over-month with multi-seven-figure ARR achieved in under a year.
- Deploy cutting-edge agentic AI into production environments where your work directly drives faster decisions and massive cost savings for large institutions.
- Work alongside a world-class team from institutions like Harvard, Berkeley, and Palantir in a high-intensity, meritocratic, in-person San Francisco environment.
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
Meet Jack
What happens next?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If your profile’s a match and Strala wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.