Forward Deployed Engineer
Partner with banking customers to architect and deploy AI-native software solutions, owning end-to-end technical projects from design to production. Requires 1-6+ years of software engineering experience and strong communication skills.
About the job
What you'll do
- Partner directly with customers to translate critical business requirements into technical solutions, engaging with customer executives to architect software that addresses their most pressing challenges in banking
- Drive high-stakes projects with CTO-level ownership, writing production-quality code while balancing multiple technical and business priorities across architecture, coding, and strategic planning
- Architect and build end-to-end systems integrating AI models, backend APIs, and web applications while owning complete technical solutions from design through production deployment
- Learn and drive engineering best practices
What you'll bring
- A skillset at the intersection of software development, business strategy and customer engagement
- 1-6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions with measurable outcomes
- Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving initiatives from concept to execution
- Solid understanding of modern programming languages and (AI) frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, LangChain, Vercel AI-SDK, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a knack for innovative thinking
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit
What you'll get
- Impact & Ownership: A unique opportunity to shape the future of banking through AI, owning end-to-end product initiatives
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented and passionate team that values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
- Competitive Compensation: Includes salary, benefits, and potential equity in a fast-growing startup
- Professional Growth: Access to resources and mentorship to expand your skill set, influence strategy, and accelerate your career
- Culture of Innovation: We encourage risk-taking, learning from failures, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech
Skills
React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, LangChain, Vercel Ai Sdk, Software Engineering, Backend Apis, Ai Models, Web Applications
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