> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2706910-forward-deployed-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2706910-forward-deployed-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer - **Company:** COUNTRYWIDE TALENT SAAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Backend, Api Design, Automation Anywhere, Api Management - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/ai-forward-deployed-engineer-120k-150k-hybrid-equity-ai-based-outage-intelligence-company-phillytechco-8802998 ## About the Role * 3-5+ years of software engineering experience in AI, automation, infrastructure, platform, or backend environments. * Strong software engineering fundamentals. Python experience is preferred, but the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems, contribute to production codebases, and ship solutions independently is more important than expertise in any specific technology stack. * Experience working in production environments and supporting real-world customer implementations. * Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar codebases, leverage AI development tools effectively, and contribute with minimal oversight. * Startup experience with a builder mentality and bias toward action. * Experience building APIs, backend services, AI workflows, automations, or internal tooling. * Comfortable working directly with customers, technical teams, and business stakeholders. Interview Process * SaaS Talent Interview * Coding Challenge * Technical Interview with Engineering Team * Final Onsite Interview with Leadership Team ## Description * Build and deploy production-ready solutions inside the core AI platform. * Develop AI-powered automations and internal tools that improve operations. * Support customer API integrations and onboarding efforts. * Partner with Customer Success to solve technical customer challenges. * Work directly with customers during implementation and technical discovery calls. * Improve onboarding and implementation workflows through automation. * Identify recurring problems and proactively build scalable AI-driven solutions. ## Related Videos - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [From APIs to MCP: Enterprise Governance, Registry, and Controls](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100336-from-apis-to-mcp-enterprise-governance-registry-and-controls) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)