Bilt

Forward Deployed Engineer

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18 days ago
New York, NY, USAMid Level / Senior

Base Salary

$200k - $240k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Embed with partner engineering teams to design and implement API integrations against Bilt’s platform.
  • Write production-quality Java code, reference implementations, SDKs, code samples, and integration accelerators.
  • Own integrations from technical discovery and architecture design through implementation support, testing, and go-live.
  • Debug cross-system issues involving APIs, partner systems, webhooks, and data flows.
  • Translate business requirements into API contracts, sequence diagrams, and technical specifications.
  • Build and maintain API documentation, integration guides, Postman collections, and sample applications.
  • Use Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and similar AI-powered tools for prototyping, coding, documentation, debugging, and problem-solving.
  • Represent partner technical needs internally and influence product and platform roadmap improvements.
  • Lead technical demos and architecture walkthroughs, build proof-of-concept integrations, and escalate complex partner issues.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, partnerships, customer success, and support teams.

Requirements

  • 4–5+ years of experience as a software engineer, forward-deployed engineer, solutions engineer, or similar hands-on technical professional working with external partners or customers.
  • Strong Java proficiency, including the ability to write, review, and debug Java code; Spring Boot, REST frameworks, and modern Java tooling are a plus.
  • Deep familiarity with RESTful APIs, webhooks, OAuth, third-party integrations, API specifications, edge cases, error handling, and data flows.
  • Active experience using AI-powered developer tools such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools.
  • Excellent technical communication skills, including architecture explanation and technical documentation for audiences ranging from CTOs to junior developers.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform, plus familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Knowledge of SQL, data modeling, relational databases, and NoSQL datastores.
  • Fintech or payments experience, including payment processors, card networks, PCI compliance, or financial platforms, is preferred.
  • Loyalty, subscription, or adtech platform experience is preferred.

Benefits

  • Equity and participation in an annual performance-based bonus program.
  • Health insurance, One Medical Membership, wellness stipends, and family programs from day one.
  • 401k plan with a company match.
  • Commuter FSAs.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Exclusive employee opportunities to earn Bilt Points.
  • Team events.

Tech Stack

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Forward Deployed
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About Bilt

51-200 employees
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