Forward Deployed Engineer - VC backed Start-up

Forward Deployed Engineer - London - VC Backed Start-up The Opportunity We are representing a VC-backed technology startup building AI-enabled software for complex physical industries such as aerospace, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. The company has recently secured significant funding and is moving quickly to scale its product, team, and customer base. They are building software that replaces manual workflows, spreadsheets, and legacy systems with modern tools that help real-world operations move faster. They are now looking for a FDE to work directly with customers, understand their workflows, and build production-grade software from idea to deployment. The Role This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who wants to be close to the customer and own problems end-to-end. You will sit with users, understand what needs to be built, shape the product, and then build and ship it. What You’ll Do Work directly with customers to understand real workflowsTranslate messy operational processes into clear software productsBuild end-to-end features across frontend, backend, data, and AIDevelop production-grade UI using React and TypeScriptBuild backend services, APIs, and business logic in PythonIntegrate AI features using LLMs, agents, and model-backed APIsRun customer calls, write specs, build features, and ship to production What They’re Looking For Strong TypeScript experienceStrong React or modern frontend framework experienceComfortable building backend services in PythonExperience integrating AI systems into production productsStrong product judgment and ownership mindsetComfortable speaking directly with customers, including non-technical usersHappy working in a fast-paced, on-site, high-intensity environment Previous founder or ex-founder experience, or experience in an early-stage company backed by YC, Sequoia, Antler, or similar top-tier venture/start-up ecosystems, would be highly desirable. Working Pattern This is a demanding, high-intensity startup environment with a 996-style working pattern. What’s on Offer Recently funded, VC-backed startupHigh ownership from day oneDirect customer exposureReal product impact in complex industriesIn-person London teamVisa sponsorship and relocation support where applicable