Forward Deployed Engineer
Orb142,500 - 231,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
$200,000 – $310,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have 7+ years of professional engineering experience in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies, with customer-facing experience being highly desirable. Proficiency in front-end development using frameworks like React or Next.js and back-end development skills in Python, Node.js, or similar is required. Some experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL is necessary, along with an interest in AI/ML. Willingness to travel up to 50% and work on-site with customers is expected, and former founders or early engineers at startups who have built products from scratch are preferred.
Responsibilities
The Forward Deployed Software Engineer will embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements. They will design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach. The engineer will prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments. They will work hands-on with customers' technical teams as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with Sales, Technical Success, and Applied teams to ensure seamless customer experiences and project success.
Skills
React
Next.js
JavaScript
Python
SQL
Customer Facing
Software Design
Full Stack Development
API Integration
Problem Solving
Collaboration
OpenAI
Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies
About OpenAI
OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$18,433.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees