Forward Deployed Engineer

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network. The next step is to speak to Jack. === Job Title Forward Deployed Engineer Salary Not Disclosed Company Description algosoup is a London-based early-stage startup embedding AI-native engineers directly into client teams to ship production software at hackathon speed. Working across fintech, sports, and industrial sectors, algosoup replaces traditional consulting with end-to-end delivery of AI/ML systems, computer vision, and automation tools built using agentic coding workflows. Job Description Join a senior founding team in London as an AI-native Forward Deployed Engineer. You will embed within client teams to design and ship production systems—ranging from computer vision to fintech automation—using agentic tools like Claude Code. You will own the entire lifecycle, transforming fuzzy problems into running production code at record velocity. Location London, UK Why this role is remarkable Join a small, senior founding team as an early hire where you have direct client contact and ownership from week one.Work across a high-variety portfolio including fintech, media, and industrial sectors, solving complex data and automation challenges.Operate at the cutting edge of AI-native development, utilizing agentic coding tools as a primary workflow rather than a curiosity. What You Will Do Embed directly inside client teams to identify fuzzy business problems and architect production-ready AI/ML and full-stack solutions.Build and ship software at hackathon velocity, moving from initial concept to a working MVP in days using agentic coding tools.Own the end-to-end delivery process, including untangling messy data architectures and deploying computer vision or automation systems into production. The ideal candidate Possesses elite software engineering fundamentals and a track record of shipping production code independently or within high-velocity teams.Demonstrates exceptional technical caliber through a strong CS degree, success in competitive programming/olympiads, or significant open-source contributions.Lives and breathes agentic AI, with a portfolio of projects built using tools like Codex or Claude Code and a hackathon-grade shipping speed. === Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. How does this work? Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.