Forward Deployed Engineer / full-stack role at a fast-growing AI software startup in Shoreditch, London: working directly with customers to turn complex workflows into shipped, end-to-end products spanning frontend, backend, data models, and AI/LLM layers. Stack includes Python, TypeScript, React, Node.js, SQL, and LLMs; office-based five days a week.
We are partnering with a fast-growing, AI software business in London that is looking to hire multiple Forward Deployed Engineers as it continues to scale its engineering team.
This is an opportunity for a strong full-stack engineer who wants more ownership than a traditional software engineering role. You will work directly with customers, understand complex real-world problems, design solutions and build them end-to-end.
The Role
You will:
Work directly with customers and non-technical stakeholders to understand complex workflows.
Translate real-world problems into scalable software solutions.
Build across the full stack, including frontend, backend, data models and AI/model layers.
Own features and product areas from concept through to production.
Ship production software quickly and iterate based on user feedback.
Work closely with founders and senior engineers on technical and product decisions.
Build AI-powered workflows around complex documents, operational processes, and enterprise data.
Help determine which customer requirements should become scalable product features.
What We're Looking For
Around 3–6 years' experience in software engineering or product engineering.
Experience building and shipping production software used by real customers.
Comfortable working across frontend, backend, APIs, databases, and data models.
Strong problem-solving and product judgement.
Comfortable speaking directly with customers and non-technical stakeholders.
Able to operate effectively in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.
The technology environment includes:
Python
TypeScript
React
Node.js
SQL
LLMs
You do not need experience with every technology listed. Strong engineering fundamentals, learning ability and full-stack ownership are more important.
Nice to Have
Early-stage or high-growth startup experience.
Founding engineer, early employee or entrepreneurial experience.
Forward Deployed Engineering or Solutions Engineering experience.
Experience building AI or LLM-powered products.
Experience working directly with enterprise customers.
Experience building products or features from 0 → 1.
Package
The position is based in Shoreditch, London, with an expectation of working predominantly from the office five days per week.
Visa sponsorship and relocation support are available.
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