Forward Deployed Engineer – Applied AI

San FranciscoFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-10

On-site

Core

Forward Deployed AI Engineer leading product development by working directly with customers to uncover pain points and build AI-powered solutions.

Role type

Forward Deployed AI Engineer (Product & Engineering)

Builds

AI-powered tooling, automated workflows, and product experiences for customers.

Domain

Early childhood education / SaaS / AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, JavaScript, AI/LLMs, Widesurf, Cursor, product discovery, full-stack development, business acumen

Preferred skills

founder experience, P&L management, business school background

Technologies

Widesurf, Cursor, Python, JavaScript

Responsibilities

Work directly with users to identify high-leverage problems, write production code, build and deploy AI-powered tooling, automate operational workflows, own full loops from discovery to deployment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with founder-like ownership

About Wonderschool

Series B200 Employees

Wonderschool builds software and systems that help businesses operate, grow, and generate revenue. We started in childcare, where we provide a platform that helps providers manage enrollment, operations, compliance, and payments. We also partner with governments to run large-scale childcare programs. We are a Series B company backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, Long Journey Ventures, and First Round Capital. The business is cash flow positive and expanding that position. We are building a unified platform that combines marketplace, SaaS, and government infrastructure. We are expandin