Forward Deployed Engineer

About the company Our client is a software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Work directly with a key client to take AI-driven workflows from planning through to live use, connecting the client's systems and steering product direction with what is learned on site. The role combines hands-on engineering with close customer ownership and regular travel to the client's office. What you'll do - Own the full deployment of AI-powered workflows for a client, from initial scoping through go-live. - Connect the client's existing systems with the platform and keep those integrations working reliably. - Build and ship production software, including Python services and LLM-based agent features. - Turn observations from customer work into concrete recommendations for the product roadmap. - Spend regular time on site with the customer and with the internal team. Requirements What we're looking for - Client-facing experience owning projects from scoping through go-live inside large organizations or financial institutions. - Experience building and running production software from start to finish. - Has shipped full-stack software and LLM or agent-based systems to production, including retrieval and evaluation work. - Comfortable working on site in New York on a regular basis. Bonus points - Background in financial technology, financial services consulting, or investment management firms. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: $150K to $240K - Equity Location and work model - New York, New York, United States - On-site - Full-time