Forward Deployed Engineer
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct client-facing integrations for investment firms and hedge funds by scoping requirements, exploring internal systems, and delivering tailored solutions that generalize into platform capabilities. Lead exploratory meetings to extract context and advise on data structure improvements, while building subscription form digitization logic and internal AI tools to boost team productivity. Collaborate with US and Vietnam engineering teams to align on priorities, bring field intelligence back to product, and advocate for platform enhancements during regular and evening collaboration windows. This forward deployed role requires owning solutions from problem understanding to working outcomes in client hands.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a track record of owning and shipping production systems independently
- Ability to simplify complexity and make fast, sound decisions under pressure
- Hands-on experience across multiple integration domains: database management systems, SFTP, SMTP, enterprise SSO, etc
- Proven client-facing experience: leading solution discussions, translating technical concepts, and troubleshooting issues professionally
- Excellent communication skills: able to speak clearly with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders across time zones
- Strong product sense: able to evaluate trade-offs and identify client problems worth generalizing into platform capabilities
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
- This is a fully remote position; candidates based in the East Coast or Midwest are a plus
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with AI/LLM tools: prompt engineering, agent frameworks, or internal automation
- Background in fintech, private markets, or enterprise SaaS
- Experience with document digitization, OCR, or subscription form processing workflows
- Prior client-facing technical role — FDE, solutions engineering, implementation, or consulting
- Experience working with engineering and product teams based in Vietnam or similar offshore environments
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