Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Blitzy•Boston, MA

1d•$175,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world enterprise software challenges. You'll embed directly with our customer's engineering team in the Boston area, helping them revolutionize their software development with Blitzy. This isn't a typical solutions engineer role. You'll write production code, architect solutions, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with customer engineering teams to deliver transformative outcomes. You're equally comfortable debugging a complex integration, participating in sprint planning, or whiteboarding architecture with a CTO. Work Arrangement: This role requires being on-site with the customer 3 days per week and at Blitzy headquarters (1 Kendall Square, Cambridge) 2 days per week. This structure ensures deep customer partnership while maintaining connection to our core engineering team. What Success Looks Like You deploy Blitzy into complex enterprise environments, navigating technical constraints while delivering immediate value You write custom integrations and extensions that unlock new use cases for customers You translate ambitious business goals into concrete technical implementations using Blitzy's AI capabilities You identify patterns across customer needs that influence our product roadmap You become a trusted technical advisor to engineering leaders, earning their confidence through hands-on expertise You drive successful POCs that expand into enterprise-wide deployments You contribute code and insights back to our core platform based on field experience What Makes This Role Different Unlike traditional FDSE roles that focus on configuration and support, you'll be: Writing production code that directly impacts customer success Shaping AI adoption at the frontier of what's possible with generative AI Influencing product direction through direct field experience Working with our AI platform that generates complete applications, not just code snippets Growing with flexibility to transition into core product/platform engineering

Requirements

4-10 years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production code
Fluency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#)
Deep understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, cloud architecture)
Experience with enterprise development workflows, including Agile/Scrum methodologies
Hands-on experience with Jira and enterprise software development lifecycle
Proven ability to navigate complex technical environments and stakeholder relationships
Strong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts to anyone from intern to CTO
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston area for this hybrid role

Nice To Haves

Experience at high-growth startups or in customer-facing engineering roles
Background in AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise modernization projects
Track record of technical thought leadership (blogs, talks, open source contributions)
Experience with legacy system modernization or large-scale migrations
Passion for the future of AI-powered software development

Responsibilities

Embed with customer teams during critical implementations, serving as their technical co-pilot
Participate in customer sprint planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making
Build custom solutions that demonstrate Blitzy's capabilities in their specific environment
Write production-quality code to integrate Blitzy with existing enterprise systems
Develop reusable patterns, scripts, and tools that accelerate customer adoption
Debug complex issues spanning customer infrastructure and our platform
Create technical demos that showcase advanced use cases
Decompose executive vision into actionable engineering roadmaps
Identify expansion opportunities within accounts based on technical insights
Collaborate with our product team to prioritize features based on field experience
Contribute to our technical documentation and best practices