Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineer

We are looking for a new breed of software developer. A virtuoso who deeply understands technology but who has embraced the fundamental shift that our industry has experienced in the age of AI-empowered development. Someone who has seen their ability to build and deploy software rapidly accelerated by the use of Generative AI in the process of software development. We want to partner with you to reinvent how software gets delivered and uncover the value this can unlock for business.

We are looking for customer-focused engineers to build effective, iterative solutions for our clients. As an FDE, you’ll embed with customers, understand their domain, and co-develop solutions to tackle real problems in often undefined or evolving problem spaces. You will collaborate closely with FM's hands-on founders and subject matter experts to rapidly solve business challenges through software. 

This role is based in Atlanta, GA. We value in-person sessions and will work with you to find the right hybrid balance of in-person and remote time to do your job most effectively.  

Job Responsibility 

In this role, you will…

• Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements.

• Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach.

• Prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments. 

• Assist in building and maintaining FM’s proprietary systems and infrastructure. 

• Contribute to internal knowledge bases, codifying best practices and sharing insights gained from customer engagements to scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function.  

Requirements 

You’ll thrive in this role if you:  

• Have 6+ years of experience in software or customer engineering roles, with a strong emphasis on customer-facing engagements.

• Have demonstrated experience with Generative AI assisted development tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar.
• Understand advanced prompting techniques used in software development such as role prompting, input/output examples, explicit context setup, iterative chaining, etc.
• Have a track record of rapidly prototyping ideas from your own volition and seeing them through to reality.
• Are proficient in front-end development using frameworks like React or Next.js, and back-end development skills in Python, Node.js, or similar.
• Are proficient in a variety of structured, unstructured, vector databases such as Postgres SQL, MongoDB, PG Vector, Pinecone, etc as well as cloud database products such as Neon and Supabase. 
• Are proficient in testing and debugging techniques and toolchains. 
• Are proficient in observability and logging approaches for production application monitoring and resiliency. 
• Are familiar with deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, or Vercel.
• Are an effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences with empathy and depth. 
• Know what it takes to polish the UI of an application and what great looks like from a visual standpoint. 
• Have a bias for action and willingness to work iteratively with your customers to deliver the right solution that solves their problem.
• Own problems end-to-end, and be willing to pick up whatever knowledge you're missing to get the job done.

Physical Requirements

Essential Functions with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop solutions

• Capacity to maintain attention to detail for extended periods

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

Work Environment:

• Primarily performed remotely, but with in-person time either at FM’s offices or on site with the client in a professional setting.

• May occasionally require travel to other office locations (up to 10%)

• Flexible work arrangements available

Physical Activities:

• Primarily sedentary work with regular computer use

• Ability to effectively use standard office equipment

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Occasional attendance at in-person meetings and presentations

• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.

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