Forward Deployed Software Engineer - NYC
$180k - $240k • New York, NY
Posted 1mo ago
Job Location
New York, NY
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Categories
AI Engineer
About the job
Indicium AI is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to anchor its expansion into the US market. Based in New York, this role involves embedding directly within tier-one client engineering organizations to transform their developer experience, modernize SDLC workflows, and co-engineer production systems. This is a player-coach position that requires hands-on engineering expertise, executive credibility, and commercial acumen to drive account growth. You will be supported by specialized delivery pods and have direct leadership access.
Responsibilities
- Audit enterprise workflows and design target architectures using Anthropic models, Claude Code, custom MCP servers, agentic tooling, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Embed with client and Anthropic technical teams to refactor codebases and implement AI-augmented practices in live pipelines.
- Serve as the trusted technical partner for US executive stakeholders, driving market growth by identifying new enterprise problems.
- Codify patterns, tools, and best practices from US engagements to expand Indicium AI's global playbook and mentor client developers.
Requirements
- Proven track record of independently owning complex technical delivery and influencing executive stakeholders (CTOs, VPs of Engineering).
- Strong background in shipping production systems using Python, TypeScript, or Java across modern cloud stacks (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Active daily user of AI tools like Claude Code, Copilot, or agentic frameworks.
- Ability to identify high-value enterprise problems, establish trusted client relationships, and drive US market expansion.
- Experience in Financial Services, Energy, or Healthcare; hands-on MCP server development; or prior experience in DevEx / FDE roles is a plus.
Benefits
- Deep Anthropic Partnership with direct access to partner teams, training, and early access to capabilities.
- High Autonomy Culture with sharp, high-agency teams and no middle-management layers.
- Frontier-Level Learning & Development with a generous learning budget, dedicated research time, and access to AI tools.
- Competitive pay with performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health coverage.
- Generous PTO.
- Flexible holidays.
- Parental leave.
- Paid company shutdown the last week of December.