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Forward Deployed Engineering Lead

lovableStockholmEPD
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Lead · 12+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Forward Deployed Engineering Lead position is based in Stockholm at Lovable and suits an experienced technical leader who enjoys remaining hands-on with code while guiding a team. This role centers on scaling AI-powered software creation by partnering directly with customers to turn ambitious ideas into production-ready applications.

Role Overview

The Forward Deployed Engineering Lead directs a specialized technical team working at the edge of the platform capabilities. This position combines direct customer engagement with foundational software development, allowing the person in charge to write production code while shaping global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Build, develop, and lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers.
Work directly with customers to understand workflows, needs, and technical challenges.
Design, prototype, and implement solutions alongside the engineering team.
Own and guide projects end-to-end from discovery and architecture through shipping and iteration.
Set the technical bar through architecture decisions, code reviews, and hands-on engineering.
Translate insights from customer deployments into foundational platform improvements.
Partner with other FDE leads to shape the function's engineering standards, rituals, and playbooks as it scales globally.
Contribute to core product strategy, technical decisions, and cultural foundations.

Requirements

12+ years across software engineering, technical architecture, and customer-facing engineering.
Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams.
A track record of remaining deeply hands-on as leadership scope has grown.
Strong full-stack engineering fundamentals, including React and TypeScript on the frontend and robust backend development.
Strong architectural thinking and familiarity with distributed systems.
Experience owning complex technical engagements end-to-end.
Exceptional product intuition and ability to work directly with users.
Ability to move comfortably between writing code, making architectural decisions, leading engineers, and working with senior stakeholders.
Comfort operating with high ambiguity, agency, and velocity.

Nice to Have

Scaled a team or technical function from zero.
Worked on agentic AI systems or built with LLMs in production.
Led zero-to-one product development.
Worked in a founding or early startup environment.
Worked across high-growth startups, big tech, consulting, or enterprise AI.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Golang
Rust
Cloudflare
GCP
AWS
Multiple LLM providers
GitHub Actions
OTEL
Grafana
Terraform

About the Company

Lovable builds a software creation platform designed to give people the power to act on problems closest to them. Recognized on lists like TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies, Forbes AI 50, and CNBC Disruptor 50, the organization operates from Stockholm with growing teams in London, Boston, New York, and San Francisco.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit applications in English through the official company careers portal.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Forward Deployed Engineering Lead position located?

The role is based in Stockholm.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

The position requires 12+ years across software engineering, technical architecture, and customer-facing engineering.

Will this role require writing code?

Yes, this is a hands-on role where the lead designs, writes, and ships production code alongside the team.

What technologies are used in the backend and frontend?

The backend utilizes Golang and Rust, while the frontend uses React and TypeScript.

How should candidates apply?

Candidates must submit their application in English through the official company careers portal.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official lovable careers page.

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