HHM Talent is assisting a client in their search for a Forward Deployed Engineer in New York City. Position OverviewForward Deployed Engineers embed directly with Fortune 500 clients, designing and delivering modern web applications, AI products, and agentic workflows from architecture through production.This is a highly autonomous engineering role requiring both technical excellence and strong client-facing communication. Engineers own projects end-to-end and are expected to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where execution matters more than process.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain modern web and agentic AI applicationsLead technical initiatives from architecture through production deploymentWork directly with Fortune 500 clients to solve complex business problemsPresent technical solutions to executive and non-technical stakeholdersOperate independently with minimal oversightTravel to client sites approximately once per monthShip production software quickly in high-ownership environmentsQualifications3–8+ years of software engineering experienceExperience building modern web or AI applicationsClient-facing or customer-facing engineering experienceHigh ownership and ability to operate independentlyExperience leading technical initiativesComfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environmentsPreferred QualificationsFounder, Co-Founder, or CTO experienceComputer Science or Engineering degreeEarly-stage startup experienceAI consulting experienceExperience with agentic coding toolsCompensation and Benefits$180,000 guaranteed base salaryUncapped quarterly performance bonus tied to shipped workCompetitive equity potentialMedical, dental and vision insuranceHSA, FSA and commuter benefits100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D100% employer-paid long-term disability insurancePTOVisa SponsorshipH-1B sponsorship available through employer