# Forward Deployed Engineer

**Company:** [Bilt Rewards](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/bilt)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Salary:** $200k – $240k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Webhooks, OAuth, GCP, CI/CD, Docker, Infrastructure As Code, SQL, Data Modeling, NoSQL, Postman, Github Copilot, Claude
**Posted:** 2026-08-26

> Build and launch partner-facing integrations for Bilt’s platform, writing production Java code, troubleshooting APIs and data flows, and shaping developer resources and platform improvements. Requires 4–5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, strong API fluency, and excellent technical communication.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Embed with partner engineering teams to design and implement API integrations against Bilt’s platform.
- Write production-quality Java code, including reference implementations, SDKs, code samples, and integration accelerators.
- Own integrations from technical discovery and architecture design through implementation support, testing, and launch.
- Debug cross-system issues involving APIs, partner systems, webhooks, and data flows.
- Translate business requirements into API contracts, sequence diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Build and maintain API documentation, integration guides, Postman collections, and sample applications.
- Use AI-powered development tools to accelerate prototyping, coding, documentation, debugging, and problem-solving.
- Represent partner technical needs internally, advocate for API improvements, and influence the platform roadmap.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, partnerships, customer success, and support teams.
- Lead technical demos and architecture walkthroughs; build proof-of-concept integrations and prototypes.
- Improve platform performance, developer experience, and API ergonomics based on partner feedback.

## Requirements
- 4–5+ years of experience as a software engineer, forward-deployed engineer, solutions engineer, or similar hands-on technical professional working with external partners or customers.
- Strong Java proficiency, including writing, reviewing, and debugging Java code.
- Deep experience with REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth, and third-party integrations.
- Proficiency with AI-powered developer tools such as Claude, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
- Database knowledge, including SQL, data modeling, and relational and NoSQL databases.

## Nice-to-haves
- Spring Boot, REST frameworks, and modern Java tooling.
- Fintech or payments experience, including payment processors, card networks, PCI compliance, or financial platforms.
- Loyalty, subscription, or adtech platform experience.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $200,000–$240,000, based on experience and level.
- Equity and annual performance-based bonus.
- Health insurance, One Medical membership, wellness stipends, and family programs.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Commuter FSAs.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Employee-only Bilt Points and team events.

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