Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Bridge the gap between Workstream's HR/payroll platform and customers' complex operational challenges by designing, building, and deploying high-impact technical solutions.
Role type
Senior IC forward-deployed engineer (robotics/AI focus)
Builds
Custom solutions, integrations, workflows, and product extensions for strategic enterprise customers
Domain
HR technology / Robotics / Computer Vision / Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
robotics, computer vision, machine learning, data science, model building, full-stack development (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript), API design, SQL, integrations, prototyping, production deployment, customer-facing technical implementation, first-principles thinking
Preferred skills
HR tech, SaaS, payroll, hiring, workforce management, forward deployed engineering, solutions architecture, technical consulting
Technologies
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Responsibilities
Own technical delivery across strategic customer deployments from discovery to production launch; Embed with enterprise customers to understand workflows and requirements; Scope, architect, and build custom solutions and integrations; Write production-grade code across backend, frontend, APIs, and automation; Translate ambiguous customer problems into structured technical roadmaps; Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Leadership; Identify repeatable deployment patterns to influence product roadmap; Surface field learnings back to core product development.
