Forward Deployed Engineer (Base $160K–$265K + Equity)
Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site (5 days/week)
Compensation: $160,000–$265,000 base salary + 75th percentile equity
Why Candidates Should Join
Backed by leading investors with $25M+ raised and strong traction in the financial services space.
More than $8M in contracted ARR, with significant growth opportunities across an expanding customer base.
Build products from 0 to 1 while working directly with executive stakeholders and end users.
Opportunity to help modernize a $40B+ market through next-generation software and automation.
Competitive compensation up to $265K base salary plus meaningful equity, with exceptional ownership and career growth opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join a fast-growing fintech company building software for leading financial institutions. In this role, you'll work directly with customers to understand their challenges, design scalable solutions, and build products from concept to deployment. This is a highly hands-on position ideal for engineers who enjoy solving real-world problems, working closely with customers, and owning projects from 0 to 1 in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
Work directly with customers to understand their processes, challenges, and business needs.
Design, build, and launch full-stack software solutions from concept to production.
Turn customer requirements into scalable technical solutions and product features.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership teams to drive projects forward.
Travel occasionally to customer sites and improve solutions based on real-world feedback.