Forward Deployed Engineer

About GrowthX AI

At GrowthX AI, we’re building the modern growth engine for marketing teams. Since launching in 2024, we've grown from concept to eight-figure annual revenue. To date, we've raised a $12M Series A led by Madrona Venture Group and we partner with 60+ companies ranging from high-growth startups to industry leaders like Lovable, Webflow, Ramp, Superhuman, Strapi, Abnormal Security, and Augment Code.

We’ve built something different: an operating system that unifies powerful AI workflows with forward-deployed experts to transform content into compounding organic growth. We’re building the growth infrastructure marketing teams wish they’d always had — the system that reliably turns context into strategy, strategy into execution, and execution into measurable growth.

The Role of a Forward Deployed Engineer

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll design and build custom solutions ranging from AI-powered workflows to full-stack applications. This role leverages a unique blend of technical SEO expertise and software engineering skills. While you won't interface directly with clients, you'll work closely with internal teams, translating client requirements into elegant technical solutions that drive measurable growth. Your work will span the entire development lifecycle—from conceptualization and architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment.

Beyond client projects, you'll contribute to our internal ecosystem by developing tools for our marketing team and creating micro-applications on top of our AI stack. Given your background in bridging marketing and engineering, this blend of external and internal development will be particularly aligned with your experience.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

No two days will look exactly alike in this position. One week you might be updating our website and micro-apps, the next you could be deep in development of a client-specific application that spans several months. You might spend a day configuring LLMs to power a new AI workflow, then pivot to building an internal tool that streamlines our operations—similar to the custom tools and Python-based applications you've built for SEO and growth optimization.

Technical Expectations

We're seeking senior engineers (5+ years of experience) with comprehensive technical expertise. Your technical toolkit should include:

• Advanced JavaScript proficiency with React (TypeScript) experience
• Backend development experience (Ruby on Rails preferred, but Python or Node also welcomed)
• Experience with Tailwind CSS and component libraries like Shadcn UI (or willingness to learn)
• Comfort integrating with and configuring LLMs and AI systems
• Strong understanding of API design and integration patterns
• Experience building data-driven tools and web applications
• Open-minded approach to using AI tools like Cursor and Cline for enhancing development productivity

Experience building Gen AI/LLM-based products is a significant advantage. Your background in technical SEO, data analysis, and creating custom growth tools positions you well for this role. Prior work in startup or high-growth environments where you've bridged technical and business needs is highly valued.

Beyond the Technical

Technical skills form the foundation, but success in this role requires more. We value engineers who:

• Can translate complex technical concepts into clear solutions for cross-functional teams
• Take ownership of their work with minimal oversight
• Thrive under shifting priorities and occasional tight deadlines
• Collaborate effectively with marketing, product, and technical teams
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and changing requirements
• Approach problems with creativity and pragmatism—finding the optimal path between technical excellence and business impact

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position with flexible scheduling, though we require at least 4 hours of overlap with US Pacific Time for synchronous collaboration. We've built an AI-native culture that encourages leveraging cutting-edge tools to maximize productivity and creativity—an approach that aligns with your philosophy of using code, AI, and custom tools to unlock growth at scale.

We operate with a results-oriented mindset—while we maintain core collaborative hours, we trust our team members to manage their time effectively and deliver high-quality work. You'll be joining a team that values transparent communication, constructive feedback, and continuous learning.

The Ideal Candidate

Beyond meeting the technical requirements, the ideal Forward Deployed Engineer is someone who gets energized by variety and problem-solving. You should be comfortable wearing multiple hats—from frontend developer to backend architect to AI workflow engineer. Your experience in technical SEO has likely taught you to think systematically about complex problems, optimize for measurable outcomes, and work at the intersection of technical implementation and business growth.

If you're excited about applying your full-stack expertise across diverse projects, continuing to harness the power of AI, and contributing to both client success and internal innovation, we'd love to talk with you about joining GrowthX AI.

Perks

• Fully Remote Work: Work from anywhere—your productivity, your space! We require an overlap with 8am to 12pm PT and help set up your work environment for your best work. Enjoy minimal meetings and async communication for deep focus.
• Ample Time Off: Enablement for you to recognize your country's holidays. We encourage you to take the time you need to recharge!
• Professional Growth: We’re an AI-forward culture and work environment, offering the chance to learn all things AI! Access training, workshops, mentorship programs, and support for external conferences & industry events.
• Collaborative Culture: Open communication & feedback-driven environment where clear, concise communication is key to success.

Work Visa: Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country of residence. We are not able to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation Range: $80K - $120K

Key skills/competency

• Technical SEO
• Full-stack Development
• JavaScript (React, TypeScript)
• Backend Development (Ruby/Python/Node)
• AI/LLM Integration
• API Design
• Data Analysis
• Custom Tooling
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional Collaboration