Recruiting from Scratch
2937 | Athena-intelligence | Forward Deployed Engineer
Recruiting from Scratch, New York, New York, us, 10261
Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.
About the client:
Title of Role:
Forward Deployed Engineer Location:
New York City, NY Company Stage of Funding:
Recently Funded (Post-Seed / Series A) Office Type:
On-site, 5 days/week Salary:
$160,000 - $220,000 (Equity Available Based on Experience) Company Description
This fast-growing AI startup is building the future of intelligent enterprise collaboration. Backed by recent funding and trusted by major global law firms and Fortune 100 companies, they're on a mission to integrate AI agents into highly regulated industries to transform the way work gets done. With a small, elite team and explosive growth ahead, they're looking for the right engineers to help shape the future of enterprise AI from the ground up. What You Will Do
As a
Forward Deployed Engineer , you'll sit at the intersection of full-stack engineering, product innovation, and direct customer impact. You'll work hand-in-hand with enterprise clients to deploy advanced AI technologies, build mission-critical applications, and deliver value fast. You won't just write code-you'll solve real-world problems alongside customers, iterate quickly, and own product outcomes from day one.
You will: Build production-grade applications and features across the full stack Deploy and integrate cutting-edge AI tools with enterprise systems Collaborate deeply with customers to understand challenges and deliver tailored solutions Travel as needed (up to 50%) to work directly with customer teams Contribute to the design and evolution of internal AI platforms Ideal Candidate Background
We're looking for engineers with: 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or similar technical roles Strong full-stack experience, with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript Hands-on experience with frameworks like Next.js, React, and FastAPI A solid GitHub presence (ideally 2,500+ commits/year) A track record of taking ownership of technical challenges and seeing them through Previous experience in customer-facing or deployment-focused roles (consulting, technical product management, founder, etc.) A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Preferred Experience deploying solutions in regulated industries (law, finance, healthcare, government) Background working with enterprise clients or on enterprise software deployments Familiarity with AI/ML, analytics, or data science technologies Prior experience at a startup, or in a high-growth, fast-paced environment Education from a top-tier institution (not required, but a plus if no other standout credentials) Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary: $160,000-$220,000 (based on experience and equity trade-off) Equity: Generous equity packages available for the right candidates Travel opportunities to work closely with top-tier enterprise clients Work alongside a world-class team of builders and innovators Be part of a high-impact startup with rapid growth and strong market traction Office in vibrant SoHo, NYC-designed for real collaboration and high velocity
This is a rare opportunity
to join a company where engineering is the product, and every line of code directly impacts some of the world's most important industries. If you thrive in high-agency, high-impact environments and want to be on the frontlines of the AI revolution-this is your role.
Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.
About the client:
Title of Role:
Forward Deployed Engineer Location:
New York City, NY Company Stage of Funding:
Recently Funded (Post-Seed / Series A) Office Type:
On-site, 5 days/week Salary:
$160,000 - $220,000 (Equity Available Based on Experience) Company Description
This fast-growing AI startup is building the future of intelligent enterprise collaboration. Backed by recent funding and trusted by major global law firms and Fortune 100 companies, they're on a mission to integrate AI agents into highly regulated industries to transform the way work gets done. With a small, elite team and explosive growth ahead, they're looking for the right engineers to help shape the future of enterprise AI from the ground up. What You Will Do
As a
Forward Deployed Engineer , you'll sit at the intersection of full-stack engineering, product innovation, and direct customer impact. You'll work hand-in-hand with enterprise clients to deploy advanced AI technologies, build mission-critical applications, and deliver value fast. You won't just write code-you'll solve real-world problems alongside customers, iterate quickly, and own product outcomes from day one.
You will: Build production-grade applications and features across the full stack Deploy and integrate cutting-edge AI tools with enterprise systems Collaborate deeply with customers to understand challenges and deliver tailored solutions Travel as needed (up to 50%) to work directly with customer teams Contribute to the design and evolution of internal AI platforms Ideal Candidate Background
We're looking for engineers with: 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or similar technical roles Strong full-stack experience, with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript Hands-on experience with frameworks like Next.js, React, and FastAPI A solid GitHub presence (ideally 2,500+ commits/year) A track record of taking ownership of technical challenges and seeing them through Previous experience in customer-facing or deployment-focused roles (consulting, technical product management, founder, etc.) A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field Preferred Experience deploying solutions in regulated industries (law, finance, healthcare, government) Background working with enterprise clients or on enterprise software deployments Familiarity with AI/ML, analytics, or data science technologies Prior experience at a startup, or in a high-growth, fast-paced environment Education from a top-tier institution (not required, but a plus if no other standout credentials) Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary: $160,000-$220,000 (based on experience and equity trade-off) Equity: Generous equity packages available for the right candidates Travel opportunities to work closely with top-tier enterprise clients Work alongside a world-class team of builders and innovators Be part of a high-impact startup with rapid growth and strong market traction Office in vibrant SoHo, NYC-designed for real collaboration and high velocity
This is a rare opportunity
to join a company where engineering is the product, and every line of code directly impacts some of the world's most important industries. If you thrive in high-agency, high-impact environments and want to be on the frontlines of the AI revolution-this is your role.