Lavendo

Forward Deployed Engineer, Enterprise AI Automation (SF/NYC)

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San Francisco, CA, USA or New York, NY, USAMid Level / Senior

Base Salary

$160k - $225k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Map customer workflows, uncover requirements, and create implementation plans.
  • Write production code and build reliable automations using the client’s platform.
  • Design implementations for high-volume processes across enterprise systems.
  • Own discovery, pilot delivery, production rollout, and ongoing iteration.
  • Resolve deployment issues and work with customers to drive adoption.
  • Explain technical decisions and tradeoffs to operators, engineers, and executives.
  • Identify additional automation opportunities and scale successful deployments.
  • Turn customer lessons into reusable deployment patterns and platform improvements.

Requirements

  • Hands-on software engineering experience with strong fundamentals and a track record of shipping production applications.
  • Ability to independently build and ship a full-stack application.
  • Experience taking an unclear problem through architecture, implementation, and delivery.
  • Strong communication skills and interest in working directly with customers.
  • Willingness to own implementation, operational issues, and customer relationships alongside the code.
  • Typically 2–8 years of experience; exceptional early-career builders and experienced former founders may also be considered.
  • Relevant backgrounds include hands-on enterprise delivery, founding engineering, and technical consulting with substantial software development ownership.
  • Startup experience and engineering work spanning product, growth, or other customer-facing functions are particularly valuable.
  • Willingness to work approximately 60 hours per week across six days, full-time on-site in San Francisco or New York City, with relocation if needed.

Benefits

  • Annual base salary of $160,000–$225,000 plus equity.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including 100% covered preventive care under medical and dental plans.
  • Health care and dependent care FSAs.
  • Long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Visa transfers and sponsorship may be available subject to the candidate’s circumstances and confirmation during hiring.
  • Full-time, in-person work in San Francisco or New York City.

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About Lavendo

1-10 employees

Lavendo is a San Francisco–based recruiting firm that helps startups and high‑growth companies hire sales, go‑to‑market, and select technical talent. It provides fee-based search services and recruiting programs focused on revenue roles. Founded in 2021 and privately held, Lavendo is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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