Forward Deployed Engineer
About the Company
A fast-scaling B2B SaaS company headquartered in New York, they're building a world-class engineering team in Manhattan and Buenos Aires to solve one of the most ambitious and high-impact problems in enterprise AI.
They are on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence.
They just closed a Serie C of $96M (Lightspeed + Sequoia) to build the platform companies rely on to understand and control their AI presence—pioneering Answer Engine Optimization and marketing to superintelligence.
They have also raised a $96 million Series C at a $1B valuation (unicorn status). The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with continued participation from Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Evantic, Saga Ventures, and South Park Commons. This brings total funding to over $155M in under 18 months.
About the role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between their engineering team and their Fortune 500 clients. You'll blend deep engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills to ensure strategic customers successfully integrate and maximize value from their platform. This role demands the full technical rigor of a software engineer paired with the client-facing skills of a solutions architect.
You'll write production code, architect custom integrations, and tackle complex technical challenges—all while participating in client meetings, presenting to CTOs, and translating between engineering and executive stakeholders. This isn't a support position; you're a full-stack engineer who thrives on direct customer collaboration.
What You'll Work On
Client Integration & Technical Implementation
Design and build custom integrations connecting their platform to enterprise systems
Write production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and Next.js for client-specific features
Architect solutions handling enterprise-scale data volumes and security requirements
Debug complex issues across client infrastructure and their systems
Optimize performance for clients processing millions of daily queries
Client Partnership & Communication
Lead technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executives
Join client calls to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Present technical architectures and implementation plans to diverse audiences
Build trusted relationships with technical champions at Fortune 500 companies
Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for client teams
Product Development & Feedback Loop
Identify patterns in client needs and collaborate with their product team to build scalable solutions
Contribute to core product development based on field insights
Build reusable components and libraries for common integration patterns
Document technical solutions and create implementation guides
Influence product roadmap with direct customer feedback
Strategic Projects
Lead enterprise POCs that unlock multi-million dollar contracts
Design data pipelines integrating with client BI tools and data warehouses
Build custom dashboards and reporting solutions for executive stakeholders
Develop automation workflows connecting AI insights to business processes
What We're Looking For
Technical Requirements:
2+ years of software engineering experience with production systems
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Next.js, and React
Solid Python experience for backend development and data processing
Experience with REST APIs and system integration patterns
Database experience (PostgreSQL, time-series databases)
Comfort with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Rust experience is a plus but not required
Client-Facing Skills:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Comfort presenting to and building relationships with executives
Experience working directly with enterprise clients
Strong problem-solving skills under pressure
Ability to context-switch between multiple client engagements
Mindset:
Customer obsession—you genuinely care about client success
Engineering rigor—you write clean, maintainable, production-ready code
Strategic thinking—you see beyond tickets to understand business impact
Ownership mentality—you own client relationships end-to-end
Growth mindset—you thrive in ambiguity and rapid change
What Makes This Role Unique
You're not just implementing features—you're directly shaping how Fortune 500 companies adapt to the AI revolution. Every integration you build and problem you solve impacts multi-million dollar decisions on AI strategy.
You'll gain unique visibility across their entire customer base, spotting patterns that inform product direction and go-to-market strategy. Your work directly influences their product roadmap, and your insights shape building for enterprise scale.
This role combines the technical depth of a senior engineer, the strategic impact of a product manager, and the relationship-building of a trusted advisor to the world's largest companies.
If you excel at engineering with enterprise impact, this is your opportunity to drive real change.
Location
This is an on-site role, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.
The total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process.
If this role aligns with your background and interests, they'd love to hear from you.
- Department
- Engineering
- Role
- Sr. Software Engineer
- Locations
- Buenos Aires
About Thaia
Boutique recruiting agency specializing in sourcing, selecting, and placing top-tier tech talent for companies across Latin America.