Forward Deployed Software Engineer

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