- Raydar
- New York, NY
- Full-Time
- 34 days ago
- $180,000 / year
Forward Deployed Software Engineer.
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Forward Deployed Software Engineer: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for a software engineer creating and supporting web and AI-enabled applications for corporate clients.
- The Person:The person will build and support applications, own technical projects from early design through live release, and explain technical designs and finished work to clients.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has at least three years of professional software engineering experience, has shipped and supported web or AI-enabled applications, and has guided engineering efforts and explained technical topics to non-technical people.
About the role
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