Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

Conversational AI platform for insurance distributors, handling renewals, lead qualification, and sales outreach over phone.
$100,000 - $140,000
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1 - 10 Employees
1+ year of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Insurance

Description For Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

Strada, a YC-backed startup based in San Francisco, is revolutionizing the insurance industry with their conversational AI platform. As a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll operate like a startup CTO, working directly with customers and having full ownership of high-impact projects. The role is perfect for those with an entrepreneurial mindset who want to influence both product evolution and customer success.

The company is backed by top VCs and operators from notable companies like Deel, PagerDuty, and Sardine. You'll be working at the forefront of voice AI technology in a $300B industry ripe for innovation. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of insurance communication through AI agents that handle renewals, lead qualification, and sales outreach.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll lead customer onboarding, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and influence the product roadmap through customer feedback. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, experience with data systems and API integrations, and excellent communication abilities. While the role requires only 1+ years of experience, it offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge AI technology.

The position comes with competitive compensation, including both salary and equity, comprehensive benefits, and the latest technical equipment. Working from the SF office, you'll be part of a small but dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in insurance technology. If you're passionate about AI, customer success, and want to be part of transforming a traditional industry, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Responsibilities For Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

  • Act as the primary technical lead for customer onboarding
  • Collaborate with customers to identify and scope new use cases
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges
  • Influence product roadmap by translating customer feedback into actionable insights

Requirements For Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • 1+ years of relevant work or internship experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills with data systems, cloud infrastructure, and API integrations
  • Customer-first mindset with strong communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • Passion about learning and keeping up with latest AI advancements

Benefits For Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive salary & meaningful equity
  • Employee-friendly equity terms (restricted stock, early exercise)
  • Macbook Pro, 4K display and all the accessories
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Regular team events & offsites

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