Bilt

Forward Deployed Engineer

Bilt
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2 months 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

Categories

Forward Deployed
Bilt

About Bilt

51-200 employees

BILT builds a 3D interactive instructions and training platform used by manufacturers, retailers, and service organizations to onboard workers and guide customers through assembly, installation, and maintenance. Delivered as an enterprise SaaS and consumer mobile app, it replaces static manuals with step-by-step, multilingual experiences and analytics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, the privately held company raised a Series B in 2024.

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