Forward Deployed Engineer ($180K + Quarterly Bonuses) AI Transformation for Fortune 500

About the job

This role is being recruited by CoffeeSpace on behalf of an anonymous fast-growing startup that partners with Anthropic and OpenAI to address complex AI transformation challenges for renowned Fortune 500 companies.

We’re identifying a small number of talented forward deployed engineers from our network. If there’s a strong fit, we’ll introduce you directly to the founding team.

Location: New York, New York, United States / on-site

Compensation: $180k base + quarterly performance-based bonuses

Employment type: Full-time

Visa: Open to visa transfers, including OPT and H1B transfers

About the company

This company focuses on delivering AI transformation by embedding engineers directly into enterprise environments. Their fast growth from 40 to 200 employees by year-end is fueled by their capability to consistently outperform major competitors in the AI sector.

Led by industry veterans skilled in AI solutions for enterprise, the team collaborates with C-suite stakeholders while achieving significant business impact. Direct involvement with cutting-edge tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex accelerates project delivery.

About the role

In this role, you’ll directly embed into high-profile enterprise environments, designing and deploying state-of-the-art AI workflows and systems. You’ll be collaborating with top industry AI strategists and ensuring robust production deployment for transformative solutions.

Additionally, you’ll engage with key corporate executives handling CIO and CEO-level interactions to ensure successful AI integration across varied sectors such as finance, entertainment, and consumer packaged goods.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and deploy AI systems tailored for major enterprise clients
• Integrate deeply with client codebases and manage production deployments
• Collaborate strategically with AI experts to develop effective business solutions
• Utilize advanced agentic coding tools to achieve exceptional delivery speeds

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Work closely with elite AI teams and on enterprise solutions that make a significant impact
• Experience rapid career progression at a growing startup with substantial project access
• Influence transformative AI workflows and systems for world-renowned companies

The Ideal Candidate

• 3-8 years of experience in production software engineering with a proven track of delivering complex projects
• Hands-on full-stack engineering expertise with experience in cloud infrastructures like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• High-level client-facing communication skills suitable for engaging enterprise-level executives
• Thrives in a dynamic startup environment with high agency and autonomy

This Role Is NOT For You If

• You seek a role void of customer interaction
• You’re mainly focused on academic disciplines without significant exposure to full-stack deployments
• You cannot relocate to or work full-time in New York City

Next steps

1. Apply via this LinkedIn job post
2. We’ll review and reach out if there’s a strong match
3. If aligned, we’ll introduce you directly to the team
4. Should this role not align, we may suggest other startup roles with your permission

A quick note on authenticity

This is a real, active role that CoffeeSpace is recruiting for in partnership with the hiring team. We work on actual hiring needs, ensuring a genuine fit for candidates and teams alike.