Forward Deployed Engineer

Caylent

. Own assigned workstreams end-to-end within a larger engagement .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $136,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in LLM Application Development, Cloud-Native Development, and Backend Engineering while effectively managing project scopes and delivering quality outcomes independently. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

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LLM Application DevelopmentCloud-Native DevelopmentBackend EngineeringBusiness Automation ToolingStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringTechnical DeliveryBusiness Systems ExperienceRapid PrototypingPrompt Architecture

Soft Skills

Self-DirectedHigh Tolerance For Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

ZapierPower AutomateAirtableAWSContainerization

Industry Keywords

FinanceHRLegalSales OpsSupply ChainManufacturingSalesforceOracleD365Workday

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudOracleServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own assigned workstreams end-to-end within a larger engagement
Build and ship in client codebases and environments
Contribute to discovery sessions, architecture reviews, and stakeholder interviews alongside senior FDEs
Translate ambiguous problems into scoped, deliverable work
Surface risks and blockers early and escalate intentionally when decisions exceed scope
Document and hand off working software or automations that stand on their own after the engagement
Contribute at least one reusable artifact or pattern back to the practice before each engagement closes
Embed inside client organizations’ standups, codebases, and architecture decisions
Work toward independent track record and eventual solo account ownership

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of software engineering, technical delivery, or business systems experience
Demonstrated ability to self-direct on assigned scope — managing your own time, priorities, and delivery quality without daily oversight
Hands-on experience in one or more of: LLM application development, cloud-native development, backend engineering, or business automation tooling
Strong communicator: technically clear with engineers, accessible and credible with business stakeholders
High tolerance for ambiguity; starts delivering before every requirement is defined
Current legal authorization to work in the country where this position is located; Caylent is not able to sponsor visa or work permit applications
Preferred: hands-on experience building with LLM APIs (Claude, AWS Bedrock, or equivalent), prompt architecture, tool use, and basic agent patterns
Preferred: familiarity with cloud-native development, AWS, containerization, or backend systems
Preferred: experience with rapid prototyping
Preferred: background in a consulting firm, systems integrator, or professional services environment
Operational preferred: deep fluency in at least one business function: Finance, HR, Legal, Sales Ops, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing
Operational preferred: hands-on experience with Zapier, Power Automate, Airtable, or similar business automation tools
Operational preferred: familiarity with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, Oracle, D365, Workday, ServiceNow, or equivalent
Operational preferred: experience supporting AI or digital adoption programs for non-technical audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance for you and eligible dependents
401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
Competitive phantom equity
Company-issued laptop
Dental and vision insurance
Term disability and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Equipment and office stipend
Annual stipend for learning and development
Unlimited paid time off
10 paid holidays