Forward Deployed Engineer
Fonzi AIAbout the role
Fonzi is an AI recruiting software company.
We connect engineers with 100+ pre-vetted startups & companies in NYC and San Francisco.
Companies on Fonzi are Applied AI startups, Frontier labs, Hyper growth startups, PE firms starting lean AI teams and more.
They're backed by investors like A16z, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Y Combinator and more.
How It Works:
Chat with Fonzi, our recruiting iMessage agent tell us what you're building and what excites you, we'll create an optimized profile for you (5 minutes) - check it out 646-236-3745
We'll show your profile to companies you're a good fit for, they send out interview requests with a salary bid upfront.
You accept and interview only the companies & roles you're interested in.
The engineers who do best on Fonzi:
Have a history of exceptional work at great companies / startups.
Built production agent systems // keeping up with the latest in AI & Engineering.
Compensation:
$150,000 – $300,000+ base salary DOE. Average is $207K with highs of $400K.
Many positions include meaningful equity at pre-seed through Series B stage companies.
The Interview Process (Typical):
Screening conversation looking for communication skills, cultural fit, genuine curiosity about AI
Technical deep-dive talks on architecture thinking, how you'd design an AI system for a real problem
Coding or pairing sessions building
Responsibilities
- Engage in screening conversations to assess communication skills and cultural fit
- Participate in technical deep-dive discussions on architecture and AI system design
- Conduct coding or pairing sessions
Qualifications
- History of exceptional work at reputable companies or startups
- Experience in building production agent systems
- Familiarity with the latest in AI and engineering
Benefits
- Meaningful equity in pre-seed through Series B stage companies
Skills mentioned
About Fonzi AI
Fonzi is a talent marketplace that connects elite engineers with AI top startups and tech giants through a structured, Match Day hiring process. Companies often struggle to hire engineers for AI-centric roles quickly and without friction. Fonzi delivers pre-vetted, high-intent candidates through a structured, high-signal process: no sourcing, no ghosting, just results. Fonzi gives top elite engineers (full-stack, backend, AI, ML) access to multiple salary-backed offers from the best AI companies through one application, with personalized support from a concierge recruiter every step of the way.