Forward Deployed Software Engineer (NYC/Remote)

MLabs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Visa sponsorship options

Job summary

A fast-growing tech startup is looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer in New York, NY. This role involves working closely with key customers like OpenAI to develop SDKs and AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of full-stack engineering experience and a strong passion for developer experience. The position offers a salary range of $180K to $260K and the opportunity for remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, ideally as a founder or founding engineer.
• Experience using AI to generate high-quality code.
• Self-motivated builder who loves crafting great products.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers like OpenAI and Anthropic.
• Build AI-powered tooling for SDK configuration.
• Write code for both internal and external use.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

Multiple programming languages

AI code generation

Developer experience

API building and consumption

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

Forward Deployed Software Engineer (NYC/Remote) – On-site or Remote (Pacific Time hours).

Our client is a fast-growing tech startup building the future of APIs, with over $35 million in funding. They work with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cloudflare. As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you\'ll be an Applied AI Engineer who builds and deepens the technical relationship with these critical users. This role blends engineering, product, and deployment to solve high-impact problems alongside leaders shaping the future of AI. To thrive, you\'ll need strong judgment, broad technical fluency, and a passion for developer experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with critical customers like OpenAI and Anthropic to evolve their SDKs and write custom utilities for advanced use cases such as structured outputs and tool-calling
• Build AI-powered tooling to configure new users\' SDKs and translate custom solutions across multiple languages
• Write code internally (e.g., improving their SDK Codegen) and for external customers (e.g., examples and demos)
• Contribute to public-facing materials by writing documentation and helping to build a great website

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, ideally as a founder or founding engineer at a developer tool startup
• A polyglot with comfort across multiple programming languages
• Experience using AI to generate high-quality code
• Passion for developer experience and empathy for all developers
• Self-motivated builder who loves crafting great products
• Experience with building and consuming APIs
• A track record of building something before (open-source project, business, or club)
• Willing to work in New York, NY (On-site) or Remote (Pacific Time hours)

Location & Type

Location: New York, NY (On-site) or Remote (Pacific Time hours)

Employment Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Salary: $180K - $260K
• Equity: Competitive
• Visa sponsorship: Can sponsor TN or E-3 visas, but not H1-B

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