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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Raydar
New York, United States Posted Oct 1, 2026
Full-time

About this role

About the company

Our client is a technology consulting company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a software engineer embedded with client teams, creating and supporting web and AI-enabled applications. Take responsibility for technical delivery from early design to live operation, and explain the work to business audiences. The position is fully on-site and includes periodic client visits.

What you'll do

  • Build and support web applications and AI-enabled applications for large corporate clients.

  • Take full responsibility for technical projects, from early design through to live release.

  • Work independently in shifting, loosely defined client settings.

  • Walk clients through technical designs and finished work in a clear, advisory style.

  • Visit client sites roughly monthly to collaborate face to face with stakeholders.

  • Requirements

  • What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience, with 3 to 8 years being typical.

  • A track record of shipping and supporting web or AI-enabled applications.

  • Past experience guiding engineering efforts in a lead, founding or similarly high-responsibility position.

  • Self-direction when requirements are unclear.

  • Real experience working with clients or customers, including explaining technical topics to non-technical people.

  • Readiness for a fast-paced environment where deadlines may occasionally stretch into weekends.

  • Bonus points

  • Prior experience as a startup co-founder or CTO.

  • A degree in computer science or engineering.

  • Early involvement at a small AI-focused software firm.

  • Regular use of AI-assisted coding tools.

  • Benefits

  • Compensation and benefits

  • Base salary: USD 180,000 per year

  • Performance-based variable pay

  • Equity

  • Health, dental and vision coverage

  • Flexible time off

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Tax-advantaged health and commuter accounts

  • Location and work model

  • New York City, NY, United States

  • On-site, 5 days per week in office

  • Full-time

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