Forward Deployed Software Engineer ($120K - $150K + $400k Equity) at YC-backed AI startup for American Manufacturing

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Job Title

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Salary

$120K - $150K + $400k Equity

Company Description

YC-backed AI front office startup automating American manufacturing operations

Job Description

Join a high-growth startup modernizing American manufacturing with AI agents. You will sit at the intersection of product and customers, embedding on shop floors to transform messy operational realities into automated workflows. As a first engineering hire reporting to the founders, you will ship end-to-end features that directly drive multi-million dollar efficiency gains.

Location

New York City, USA

Why this role is remarkable

• Direct impact on the backbone of the US economy, helping mid-market manufacturers save $500K per facility through AI-driven automation.
• Massive ownership as one of the first engineers in a YC-backed company, influencing the long-term product roadmap and operational culture.
• High-stakes engagement with C-suite buyers, combining deep technical shipping with strategic on-site customer success in the Midwest and East Coast.

What You Will Do

• Embed with manufacturing teams to deeply understand and document fragmented RFQ, order entry, and communication workflows.
• Build and ship end-to-end features using Python, Next.js, and LLM orchestration to automate complex industrial processes.
• Translate unstructured data from EDI, PDFs, and emails into reliable, structured automation integrated with ERPs like NetSuite and Epicor.

The ideal candidate

• 1 to 3 years of software engineering experience with a builder bias and the ability to ship features from day one.
• Academic background from a top-tier CS program, with a strong affinity for or personal connection to the American manufacturing industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and willingness to travel frequently to customer sites while being based in our New York City office.

Who are Jack & Jill?

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And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

How does this work?

• Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
• Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
• If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.

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