Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Build software for creative intelligence in paid advertising by embedding with client-facing pods to solve workflow problems in real-time.
Role type
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Builds
Custom client tooling, ad account integrations, and generalized creative testing features
Domain
Paid advertising, creative supply chain, statistical testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
TypeScript, Next.js, modern React, backend development, LLM API integration (OpenAI/Anthropic/Gemini), client-facing communication
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, prior founding experience, leadership experience
Technologies
TypeScript, Next.js, React, LLM APIs
Responsibilities
Embed with services pods to understand end-to-end workflows, decide between bespoke automation vs. core feature development, own end-to-end technical lifecycle for client deployments, translate field signals into product features, run own roadmap based on observed client needs
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC