Front End Developer

PeopleLiftAtlanta, GA, US

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Forward Deployed Engineer

Are you a software developer who has embraced the transformative power of AI-assisted development? Do you thrive on solving complex business challenges by embedding directly with customers? Join us as a Forward Deployed Engineer and help reinvent how software gets delivered in the age of Generative AI.

We're seeking a new breed of software developerone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to leverage AI tools to rapidly build and deploy innovative solutions. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work directly with our strategic customers, understanding their unique challenges and co-developing solutions that unlock real business value.

This customer-facing role offers the opportunity to work alongside FM's hands-on founders and subject matter experts, tackling undefined problems in evolving spaces through an experiment-driven, iterative approach.

What You'll Do

Customer Collaboration

Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements
Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach
Prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments

Technical Development

Build and maintain FM's proprietary systems and infrastructure

Leverage Generative AI tools to accelerate development cycles

Apply advanced prompting techniques to maximize AI-assisted development efficiency

Knowledge Sharing

Contribute to internal knowledge bases, documenting best practices and insights

Help scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function across the organization

What We're Looking For

Experience & Background

6+ years of experience in software or customer engineering roles with strong customer-facing focus

Proven track record of rapidly prototyping ideas and bringing them to production

Experience working in undefined or evolving problem spaces

AI-Powered Development

Demonstrated experience with Generative AI development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, or similar)

Deep understanding of advanced prompting techniques including role prompting, input / output examples, explicit context setup, and iterative chaining

Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate software development processes

Technical Skills

Frontend : Proficiency in React, Next.js, or similar modern frameworks

Backend : Strong skills in Python, Node.js, or equivalent technologies

Databases : Experience with structured (PostgreSQL), unstructured (MongoDB), and vector databases (PG Vector, Pinecone), plus cloud database solutions (Neon, Supabase)

Quality & Operations : Expertise in testing, debugging, observability, and logging for production applications

Work Style

Customer-focused mindset with excellent communication skills

Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration

Strong problem-solving abilities and technical curiosity

Work Environment

Based in Atlanta, GA, we value in-person collaboration while maintaining flexibility. We'll work with you to find the optimal hybrid balance of in-person and remote work that maximizes your effectiveness and productivity.

Why Join FM?

Work at the forefront of AI-assisted software development

Direct access to strategic customers and real-world problem solving

Collaborate with experienced founders and domain experts

Shape the future of software delivery in the AI era

Flexible hybrid work environment in Atlanta

Ready to revolutionize software development? Apply now and help us unlock the transformative potential of AI-powered engineering for businesses worldwide.

Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.

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Front End Developer • Atlanta, GA, US