Forward Deployed Engineer (+ Equity) at Seed-stage AI data platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI data platform in London is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge customer needs with product development. In this role, you'll engage directly with customers and shape the future of the product through innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in software engineering and proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript. This role offers a chance to work at the cutting edge of data and AI in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering or a technical role.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly.
• Strong customer obsession and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers to understand their core problems and solutions.
• Deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot solutions end-to-end.
• Bring customer insights back to the team to shape product development.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Logic programming

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

Forward Deployed Engineer

Company Description

Seed-stage AI data platform

Job Description

Join a fast-moving team at the forefront of data and AI, building the foundation for intelligent systems. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll bridge customer needs with product development, owning the end-to-end process from problem-solving to deployment, and directly shaping the future of an innovative platform.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• High impact, foundational role where you'll define how work is done and leave your fingerprint on the product.
• Backed by top-tier VCs, operating at the cutting edge of data and AI to build products that don't exist yet.
• Opportunity to work closely with customers globally, solving complex problems and driving adoption in a rapidly growing startup.

What you will do

• Engage directly with customers to understand their core problems and rapidly build effective solutions.
• Deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot solutions end-to-end, ensuring successful adoption and iteration.
• Continuously bring customer insights back to the team, directly shaping product development and company strategy.

The ideal candidate

• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering or a technical role (CS, Data Science, Physics, Math, Engineering).
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar languages; logic programming is a plus.
• A strong problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, adapts quickly, and is deeply customer-obsessed.

How to Apply

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4. Talk to Jack for 20 minutes so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
5. If the hiring manager would like to meet you, Jack will make the introduction.