> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4256652-forward-deployed-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4256652-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:** AI SERIES VENTURES, LLC, AI VENDING MACHINE SERIES A - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Backend - **Published:** October 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-engineer-strala-talentpluto-10409685 ## About the Role * 1-7 years of software engineering experience * Strong Python and backend fundamentals * Excellent communication; comfortable meeting and working with clients * Founding or early-stage startup experience preferred * Ability to operate in an unstructured, fast-moving environment ## Description * Build and ship backend systems in a Python-heavy, agentic codebase * Work directly with enterprise clients to deploy and tailor solutions * Translate ambiguous customer needs into working software * Operate with high autonomy and ownership under fast deadlines