Forward-Deployed Engineer, Enterprise AI Solutions

Profound

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Profound is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer in NYC or SF to serve as the technical bridge between our engineering team and Fortune 500 clients. You will write production code, architect custom integrations, and solve complex technical challenges while participating in client meetings and translating between engineering and executive stakeholders.

This is not a support role. You are a full-stack engineer who loves working directly with customers and shaping scalable solutions that drive

Qualifications

2+ years of software engineering experience with production systems.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Next.js, and React.
Solid Python experience for backend development and data processing.
Experience with REST APIs and system integration patterns.
Database experience including PostgreSQL and time-series databases.
Comfort with cloud platforms, with AWS preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and build custom integrations connecting Profound’s platform to enterprise systems.
Write production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and Next.js for client-specific features.
Architect solutions that handle enterprise-scale data volumes and security requirements.
Debug complex issues spanning client infrastructure and Profound systems.
Optimize performance for clients processing millions of daily queries.
Lead technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executives.
Join client calls to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Present technical architectures and implementation plans to diverse audiences.
Build trusted relationships with technical champions at Fortune 500 companies.
Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for client teams.
Identify patterns in client needs and partner with Product to build scalable solutions.
Contribute to core product development based on field insights.
Build reusable components and libraries for common integration patterns.
Document technical solutions and create implementation guides.
Influence the product roadmap with direct customer feedback.
Lead enterprise proofs of concept that unlock multi-million dollar contracts.
Design data pipelines integrating with client business intelligence tools and data warehouses.
Build custom dashboards and reporting solutions for executive stakeholders.
Develop automation workflows connecting AI insights to business processes.