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Forward Deployed Engineer, Enterprise AI Automation (SF/NYC)

lavendoSan FranciscoSolutions & Sales Engineering
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Salary
$160K – $225K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 2+ yrs
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Based in San Francisco or New York City, this full-time role requires on-site work and suits software engineers who want to manage enterprise AI deployments from conception to production. The position involves building automated workflows while working directly with corporate clients.

Role Overview

This position involves operating as a Forward Deployed Engineer for a Series A enterprise AI startup. The professional in this role will handle customer interactions, architectural decisions, coding, and production rollouts while helping scale automated business processes for Fortune 500 deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Translate ambiguous business procedures into structured implementation plans and functional architectures.
Develop production-ready automation code using the proprietary platform.
Guide deployments through discovery, pilot phases, and production releases.
Troubleshoot technical blocks and collaborate with clients to maximize tool adoption.
Communicate technical choices clearly to corporate executives and internal teams.
Translate field insights into reusable patterns that improve the core software.

Requirements

Professional software engineering background with a history of delivering production software independently.
Capability to design and build complete full-stack applications from scratch.
Strong interpersonal abilities paired with a readiness to manage client relationships directly.
Commitment to an on-site schedule of roughly 60 hours per week across 6 days in San Francisco or New York City.

Skills and Tools

Full-stack software development
Enterprise workflow automation and architecture
Client-facing technical communication

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $160,000 to $225,000.
Equity options.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage featuring 100% covered preventive care.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Visa sponsorship and transfer evaluations.

About the Company

The hiring organization is a Series A enterprise AI startup that builds software to automate complex business workflows by combining natural-language prompts with structured code execution. The team consists of former founders, engineers, and enterprise operators supporting large-scale deployments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications directly through the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What are the location and schedule requirements?

The job requires full-time, on-site presence in San Francisco or New York City, with an expected workload of approximately 60 hours per week across 6 days.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual base salary is between $160,000 and $225,000, alongside equity offerings.

Is visa sponsorship available?

Yes, visa transfers and sponsorship are considered based on candidate circumstances.

What does the interview process include?

The evaluation consists of an HR screening, a team lead conversation, a CoderPad technical programming interview, a case study assessment, and a one-day in-person work trial.

What experience level is the company looking for?

The team typically targets engineers with 2 to 8 years of experience, while also considering exceptional early-career builders and former founders.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official lavendo careers page.

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