Forward Deployed Engineer - Blueflame AI

Blueflame AI; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,800 - 207,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Blueflame AI in New York City seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to play a pivotal role in the effective realization of the Blueflame platform's potential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced Python knowledge, and experience with RESTful APIs, MongoDB, and Redis.

As part of a hybrid work model, employees will collaborate closely with client success teams to enhance platform performance and reliability. The position offers competitive compensation, health insurance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry and/or technical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Experience building or working with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Mongo and Redis.
• Interest in large language models (LLMs).
• Familiarity with distributed systems and multi-threading.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and Customer Success to develop and enhance the platform based on client feedback.
• Design and implement server-side logic and functionality for the Blueflame platform.
• Create, maintain, and optimize databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Develop and maintain APIs for communication between server and client-side applications.
• Implement security measures for data protection and application integrity.
• Work closely with front-end software engineers for seamless integration.
• Identify and fix bugs in the code.
• Write and maintain documentation for processes and best practices.

Skills

Python

RESTful APIs

MongoDB

Redis

Distributed systems

Multi-threading

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent engineering discipline

Job description

Why Work with Us

At Blueflame AI for Datasite, you will be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of AI technology in the investment management and dealmaking industry. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge products and make a significant impact on our clients’ success. Join us to be part of a company that values innovation, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

The Forward Deployed Engineer position at Blueflame AI plays a critical role in helping clients realize the full potential of the Blueflame platform. This position requires close collaboration with our Client Success team and other members of our Engineering team to develop and implement superior software components and ensure the reliability and performance of the platform. The ideal candidate will be organized, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment.

The role is based in our New York City Blueflame office and follows a hybrid work model. Employees are required to work in‑office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays per week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and Customer Success to develop and enhance the platform based on client feedback.
• Design and implement server‑side logic and functionality for the Blueflame AI platform, ensuring efficient data processing and management.
• Create, maintain, and optimize databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Develop and maintain APIs to enable communication between the server and client‑side applications, as well as with third‑party services.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications from unauthorized access and vulnerabilities, including encryption and authentication protocols.
• Work closely with front end software engineers to ensure seamless integration of server‑side logic with user interfaces.
• Implement best practices for optimizing platform performance.
• Identify and fix bugs in the code.
• Write and maintain documentation for code, processes, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in back end development, including new frameworks, libraries, and tools.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of industry and/or technical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Experience building or working with RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Mongo and Redis.
• Interest in LLMs.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and multi‑threading.
• Ability to problem‑solve and work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or an equivalent engineering discipline.

Compensation, Benefits, and Location

The base salary range for this position is $118,800.00 – $207,200.00, which may vary based on geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable.

Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.