Junior Forward Deployed Engineer
Salary: $79,499 per year plus superannuation
About Lyra
Driven by purpose. Defined by people.
Lyra started with a simple act. A group of engineers helped their roommates build a product from scratch. Six weeks later that product launched. Shortly after, it raised over $2M in a pre-seed round. That company was Paraform (now raised $80m series B). And that moment was the reason Lyra exists.
Since then we have become a collective of 70+ top-tier engineers across Australia, partnering with 50+ startups across Silicon Valley to build, design, and ship products that matter. Our mission is simple: build, teach, and grow. Join Australia's top engineering talent, building software for Silicon Valley startups.
Position description:
We are looking for a Junior Forward Deployed Engineer who will complete defined software engineering tasks within a larger client project with support from more senior engineers. The position implements assigned application features and fixes, tests product behaviour, participates in pull-request review, responds to review feedback and reports progress and blockers to the engagement team.
The job description includes but not limited to:
Implement assigned product features and changes
Investigate and fix defects
Product test changes and report findings
Participate in pull request review and respond to feedback
Review user reported issues and record work items
Investigate implementation options
Report progress and participate in team discussions
What we're looking for
At least 1–3 years of experience in a similar role at other startups or software companies under your belt.
High proficiency in full-stack engineering with Next.js / TypeScript and/or Python.
You are curious about how things work and have innate ability to problem solve – this is crucial as you won't always have the information you need to move forward.
Strong client-facing communication.
Based in Australia.
Compensation & Growth
$79,499 per year plus superannuation
Transparent, level-based progression, fast promotions for high performers, with the ability to skip levels on skill.
Merit-based raises tied to performance and contribution.
Benefits
Free catering daily, plus drinks and snacks provided.
Access to our Silicon Valley VC & founder network.
Receive top-of-the-line work equipment.
Hybrid work with access to our Barangaroo office.
Weekly sports and activities funded by Lyra.
