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