Software Engineer
Summary
Forward Deployed Engineer at a YC-backed early-stage aviation AI company in London: owning end-to-end delivery of customer AI integrations, prototyping and deploying bespoke solutions in live production, with significant travel to customer sites in the US and Europe. Core skills are Python and TypeScript; salary up to £140,000 plus equity.
Forward Deployed Engineer | Applied AI Systems
I am partnering with a early-stage aviation AI business building deeply integrated, real-world systems. Their platform is bespoke, embedding directly into customer environments to solve real workflow challenges through AI and data-driven solutions.
Backed by Y-Combinator and already working with some of the world's largest brands in their sector, the company is now scaling its Forward Deployed Engineer team to work closely with customers, owning end-to-end delivery of high-impact systems in production.
Responsibility:
• Working directly with customers
• Leading integrations and onboarding across complex technical environments
• Rapidly prototyping and deploying solutions in live production settings
• Translating real-world problems into scalable AI and engineering solutions
Experience:
• Strong engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience building production systems
• Background in AI, data, systems, or product engineering
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments
• Experience in customer-facing or highly applied engineering roles
• Strong programming skills (Python, TypeScript preferred)
Key responsibilities:
• Own delivery of customer deployments
• Build and iterate on bespoke integrations
• Work on-site with users
• Collaborate across engineering and product to deliver high-impact solutions
• Operate with high ownership in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
On offer:
• High-ownership role within a small, high-calibre team
• Opportunity to work directly with customers and build in real-world environments
• Significant travel across global customer sites (US & Europe)
• Salary up to £140,000 plus substantial equity options
• Fast-paced, high-impact environment with direct exposure to leadership
If this aligns with your background or interests, feel free to get in touch directly.