Forward Deployed Engineer

Arbol; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Arbol is a global climate risk coverage platform and FinTech company expanding its data and engineering team in New York. You will build internal tools, pricing engines, and AI-powered workflows that empower leadership with analytics and decision support.

The role emphasizes Python, SQL, data systems, and cloud/devops tooling with exposure to Airflow, Dagster, Kafka, and cloud infrastructure. Strong collaboration and production-grade coding are required.

Qualifications

• Experience turning vague problems into PRDs and working software.
• Strong Python skills and ability to write production-grade code.
• Solid understanding of data systems, SQL, schemas, indexing and performance choices.
• Familiarity with statistical concepts used in model evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Embed with internal teams to scope problems and translate into PRDs.
• Build and maintain internal tools, including pricing and decision engines.
• Write SQL and Python for analyses, dashboards, and monitoring used by leadership.
• Integrate third-party models, APIs, and data sources into systems.
• Prototype quickly in notebooks and scripts, then productionize successful work.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Tools

Airflow

Dagster

Prefect

Kafka

Parquet

JSON

AWS

Docker

Job description

Arbol is a global climate risk coverage platform and FinTech company offering full-service solutions for any business looking to analyze and mitigate exposure to climate risk. Arbol’s products offer parametric coverage which pays out based on objective data triggers rather than subjective assessment of loss. Arbol’s key differentiator versus traditional InsurTech or climate analytics platforms is the complete ecosystem it has built to address climate risk. This ecosystem includes a massive climate data infrastructure, scalable product development, automated, instant pricing using an artificial intelligence underwriter, blockchain-powered operational efficiencies, and non-traditional risk capacity bringing capital from non-insurance sources. By combining all these factors, Arbol brings scale, transparency, and efficiency to parametric coverage.

What You'll Be Doing

• Embed with internal teams and partners to scope messy, loosely defined problems and turn them into structured PRDs and working software
• Build and maintain internal tools, including pricing and decision engines, data apps, and AI-powered workflows
• Write the SQL and Python behind analyses, dashboards, and monitoring that leadership uses to make decisions
• Integrate third-party models, APIs, and data sources into our systems, and handle the mapping, transformation, and validation they need
• Prototype quickly in notebooks and scripts, then harden what works into reliable, tested production systems

What You'll Need

• Experience working with the product lifestyle, from PRD creation to implementation
• Solid engineering skills in Python
• Strong understanding of data systems: SQL, schemas, indexing, partitioning, and performance tradeoffs
• Comfort with statistical concepts relevant to model evaluation, or experience interpreting metrics and distributions

What's Great To Have

• Familiarity with pipeline tooling (Airflow/Dagster/Prefect), queues (Kafka/SQS/PubSub), and common data formats (Parquet/JSON)
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), containers, CI/CD, and basic DevOps hygiene

Essential Job Functions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment (e.g., phone, printer, scanner)
• Ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach within an office environment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, files), with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, such as typing or data entry
• Ability to maintain focus and attention while performing detailed tasks

Accessibility

Arbol is committed to accessibility and inclusivity in the hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview, please contact [e-mail]

Benefits

Arbol is proud to offer its full-time employees competitive compensation at a high-growth startup. Our health benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and an optional flexible spending account (FSA) to support your health. We offer a 401(k) match to support your future, and flexible PTO for you to relax and recharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arbol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Arbol participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.