Forward Deployed Engineer - Applied AI
About this role
The Forward Deployed Engineer - Applied AI position at Wonderschool is an in-person role located across multiple regions including Gallup, New Mexico; Michigan; Missouri; San Francisco; and West Virginia, requiring regular client travel and 5 to 6 days a week on-site. This opportunity suits entrepreneurial builders who want to combine technical software engineering with direct customer engagement to solve real-world operational challenges.
Role Overview
Wonderschool is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Engineer to spearhead key product development initiatives. This role requires working directly with clients and internal departments, traveling when necessary, to discover user pain points and build tailored AI-driven solutions. Operating with a founder mindset, the professional in this position will identify challenges, write production-ready code, promote adoption, and iterate rapidly based on real-world feedback. By blending software engineering, business leadership, product design, and operations, the engineer acts as a bridge between users in the field and internal teams like sales, onboarding, and account management.
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About the Company
Wonderschool aims to guarantee that every child has access to quality early childhood education that unlocks their full potential. The organization supports small business owners and childcare providers by helping them launch and scale in-home programs using advanced software, coaching, and support. Additionally, Wonderschool collaborates with government entities to update public childcare infrastructure, driven by a compact and fast-moving team focused on community impact.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Wonderschool careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Where is this job located?
This in-person role is available in Gallup, New Mexico; Michigan; Missouri; San Francisco; and West Virginia, and requires regular client travel.
What programming languages are required?
Candidates should have experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
What tools will I use in this role?
The role utilizes AI and LLMs alongside developer tools such as Windsurf and Cursor to increase velocity and output quality.
What is the primary mission of Wonderschool?
Wonderschool strives to ensure every child has access to early childhood education and empowers childcare providers to launch and scale in-home programs.
How much time is spent writing code?
Approximately 50% of the time is dedicated to writing production code and shipping weekly improvements.