Forward Deployment Engineer

Job Title: Forward Deployment Engineer
Location: New York (Day 1 Onsite)
Duration: 12 months

Job Summary: As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will partner directly with customers and internal stakeholders to architect, build, and deploy production-grade solutions on top of our platform. You’ll own the journey from initial problem discovery through deployment translating messy, real-world operational challenges into scalable, reliable systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role that blends software development with elements of product, operations, and customer-facing work. You’ll operate at the intersection of technology and the physical world, helping customers modernize how waste and recycling is managed across their locations. This role is ideal for entrepreneurial engineers who thrive in ambiguity, enjoy working closely with customers, and want to see their work drive tangible, real-world impact.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain production-grade systems using general-purpose programming languages
• Partner directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand operational challenges and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Own projects end-to-end—from problem definition and solution design to deployment, monitoring, and iteration
• Work cross-functionally with product, operations, and engineering to deliver high-impact features and workflows
• Rapidly turn ambiguous goals into clear specifications, prototypes, and shipped solutions
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and efficiency across pricing, logistics, and service workflows
• Contribute to product development by identifying patterns across customer needs and helping shape roadmap and features
• Operate as both an engineer and problem-solver, balancing speed with long-term scalability
• Navigate ambiguity and make thoughtful trade offs to deliver simple, effective solutions
• Take ownership of outcomes, holding a high bar for execution and accountability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong experience with at least one general-purpose programming language in a production environment
• Experience building and maintaining production systems that interact with real-world operations or workflows
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
• Comfort working directly with customers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to operate in ambiguous environments with a bias toward action and ownership