Forward Deployed Engineer

Alexander Chapman
New York, New York, United StatesFull-timePosted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

The company acquires established service businesses and transforms them through AI. Its engineers embed directly with leadership teams and front-line employees to understand how each business operates, identify its highest-impact challenges, and build AI-native products and workflows from zero to one.

They’re now hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer who combines strong technical ability with commercial instinct.

This is a highly entrepreneurial role where you will:

  • Work directly with users, operators, and executive teams
  • Turn complex operational problems into scalable technical systems
  • Influence product strategy and determine what gets built
  • Own projects from initial discovery through deployment
  • Build core technology that can be deployed across multiple businesses
  • Have the opportunity to lead an entire industry vertical

The strongest candidates will be comfortable operating without a predefined roadmap, moving quickly through ambiguity, and communicating effectively with everyone from front-line employees to CEOs.

Key details:

  • $45 million Series A
  • Backed by 8VC, Conviction, and Lux Capital
  • Exposure to major, industry-defining acquisitions
  • Open to candidates from new-graduate level through approximately 10 years of experience
  • TN, OPT, and H-1B sponsorship available
  • Six days per week on-site in New York City
  • Significant ownership, autonomy, and long-term leadership potential

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with users, operators, and executive teams
  • Turn complex operational problems into scalable technical systems
  • Influence product strategy and determine what gets built
  • Own projects from initial discovery through deployment
  • Build core technology that can be deployed across multiple businesses
  • Lead an entire industry vertical

Qualifications

  • Strong technical ability
  • Commercial instinct
  • Comfortable operating without a predefined roadmap
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Benefits

  • Significant ownership and autonomy
  • Long-term leadership potential
  • Sponsorship for TN, OPT, and H-1B

Skills mentioned

Generative AIAI AgentsSystem DesignBackend DevelopmentAPI IntegrationAutomationWorkflow AutomationModel DeploymentCloud ComputingDatabase Design

About Alexander Chapman

Alexander Chapman is a leading global search firm specializing in comprehensive staffing and talent management solutions tailored to the unique needs of local, regional, national, and international businesses. With a dedicated focus on niche recruiting expertise and expert project management, Alexander Chapman excels in providing innovative solutions within the Finance sectors.

Staffing and Recruiting11-50 employeesLondon