Senior Forward Deployed Engineer: AI-Driven Codebase Wizard

Customertimes; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Customertimes is seeking experienced Forward Deployed Engineers to join project-based engagements. The role emphasizes rapid onboarding to unfamiliar codebases and delivering productive results with Cursor in real-world projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of software engineering experience across multiple stacks, excellent communication in English, and the ability to work independently in client-facing consulting or POC environments. Remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on client.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial software engineering experience.
• Strong ability to understand unfamiliar codebases quickly.
• Advanced hands-on Cursor experience in real projects.
• Experience with agentic AI-assisted development workflows.
• Ability to work independently in client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze unfamiliar codebases and refactor across files.
• Generate tests, document, and prepare PRs.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders on engagements.
• Mentor teams on AI-assisted engineering practices.

Skills

Cursor AI experience

Polyglot engineering

Client-facing consulting

English communication

Independent work

Tools

Cursor

Job description

Customertimes is seeking experienced Forward Deployed Engineers to join project-based engagements. The role emphasizes rapid onboarding to unfamiliar codebases and delivering productive results with Cursor in real-world projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of software engineering experience across multiple stacks, excellent communication in English, and the ability to work independently in client-facing consulting or POC environments. Remote, hybrid, or on-site depending on client.