Raydar
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
$180K
New York, New York · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- At least 3 years; 3 to 8 years is typical.
- Education
- A degree in computer science or engineering is preferred.
About the job
Build and support web and AI-enabled applications for corporate clients, owning technical delivery from design through live operation and explaining the work to business stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Develop and support web and AI-enabled applications, taking projects from early design to live release.
- Work independently in changing client environments and explain technical designs and delivered work to clients.
- Visit client sites roughly monthly to collaborate with stakeholders.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience; a track record shipping and supporting web or AI-enabled applications.
- Experience guiding engineering efforts in a lead, founding, or similarly high-responsibility role.
- Self-direction when requirements are unclear and 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.
Nice to have
- 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 or regular use of AI-assisted coding tools.
Pay
USD 180,000 per year base salary
AI focus
Build and support AI-enabled applications; regular use of AI-assisted coding tools is a bonus.
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