Forward Deployed Engineer

Sarah Smith Fund; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Professional Growth

Collaborative Environment

Culture of Innovation

Job summary

Peterson Ventures is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their innovative team in San Francisco. The individual will work on transforming banking through AI and automation, directly collaborating with bank teams while building impactful software solutions.

The ideal candidate has 1-6+ years in software engineering, and a solid understanding of programming languages like React and Python. Join us to shape the future of banking in an entrepreneurial environment filled with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-6+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into business value.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Embed directly with bank teams to develop understanding of workflows.
• Build software that automates workflows and improves customer experience.
• Take ownership from problem definition to deployment.

Skills

Software development

Business strategy

Customer engagement

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

React

TypeScript

Next.js

Python

LangChain

Vercel AI-SDK

Job description

Why Casca?

Casca is building AGI for banking. We’re replacing decades-old legacy systems with AI-native technology that automates 90% of the manual work humans once had to do.

What You’ll Do

Projected division of responsibilities: roughly 70% building and shipping, 30% embedded with customers and collaborating with your team.

Live in the Customer’s World

• Embed directly with bank teams on‑site, working alongside underwriters, lenders, and operators
• Develop a deep understanding of their day‑to‑day workflows, bottlenecks, and pain points
• Become the person who understands these processes better than anyone because you have seen them firsthand

Build Something Magical

• Turn your understanding into working software that automates and improves workflows
• Build on top of Casca’s platform to extend it into new use cases
• Deploy AI‑powered systems that replace manual processes
• Iterate quickly based on real user feedback in production
• Help migrate customers from legacy systems to modern, scalable solutions

Own the Lifecycle, and Shape the Platform

• Take ownership end‑to‑end, from problem definition to deployment and iteration
• Scope problems effectively and focus on delivering real value quickly
• Feed what you learn in the field back into the platform, improving future deployments
• Contribute to product direction based on real‑world experience

What you’ll bring:

• A skillset at the intersection of software development, business strategy and customer engagement
• 1-6+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions with measurable outcomes
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving initiatives from concept to execution
• Solid understanding of modern programming languages and (AI) frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, LangChain, Vercel AI‑SDK, etc.)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a knack for innovative thinking
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit

What you’ll get:

• Impact & Ownership: A unique opportunity to shape the future of banking through AI, owning end‑to‑end product initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented and passionate team that values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Competitive Compensation: Includes salary, benefits, and potential equity in a fast‑growing startup.
• Professional Growth: Access to resources and mentorship to expand your skill set, influence strategy, and accelerate your career.
• Culture of Innovation: We encourage risk‑taking, learning from failures, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.

As an early‑stage company building at the frontier of AI, we work with high intensity and commitment. While schedules can vary by role/team, many weeks will demand extra focus, flexibility and time particularly during major launches and high‑impact sprints. We’re seeking those who are aligned to and able to commit to that expectation.