Forward Deployed Engineer

About Blitzy

Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA-based AI software development platform dedicated to revolutionizing the software development life cycle. We autonomously build custom software to unlock the next industrial revolution, transforming how enterprises build software.

The Role

We seek a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who excels at blending cutting-edge AI technology with real-world enterprise software challenges. This role involves embedding directly with customer engineering teams, helping them leverage Blitzy to revolutionize their software development processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Deploy Blitzy into complex enterprise environments, addressing technical constraints and delivering immediate value.
• Create custom integrations and extensions that unlock new use cases for customers.
• Translate ambitious business goals into concrete technical implementations using Blitzy's AI capabilities.
• Identify patterns across customer needs that influence our product roadmap.
• Become a trusted technical advisor to engineering leaders, earning their confidence through hands-on expertise.
• Drive successful Proof of Concepts (POCs) that expand into enterprise-wide deployments.
• Contribute code and insights back to our core platform based on field experience.

What You'll Do

• Embed with customer teams during critical implementations, serving as their technical co-pilot.
• Participate in customer sprint planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Build custom solutions that demonstrate Blitzy's capabilities in their specific environment.
• Decompose executive vision into actionable engineering roadmaps.
• Identify expansion opportunities within accounts based on technical insights.
• Collaborate with our product team to prioritize features based on field experience.
• Contribute to our technical documentation and best practices.

Required Experience

• 4-10 years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production code.
• Fluency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#).
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, cloud architecture).
• Experience with enterprise development workflows, including Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and enterprise software development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to navigate complex technical environments and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication skills—able to explain technical concepts to anyone from interns to CTOs.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston area for this hybrid role.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience at high-growth startups or in customer-facing engineering roles.
• Background in AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise modernization projects.
• Track record of technical thought leadership (blogs, talks, open source contributions).
• Experience with legacy system modernization or large-scale migrations.
• Passion for the future of AI-powered software development.

What Makes This Role Different

• Writing production code that directly impacts customer success.
• Shaping AI adoption at the frontier of what's possible with generative AI.
• Influencing product direction through direct field experience.
• Working with our AI platform that generates complete applications, not just code snippets.
• Growing with flexibility to transition into core product/platform engineering.

Culture

• Fast-paced and innovative culture.
• Highly collaborative and results-driven team environment.
• Focus on delivering outsized value to customers and expanding relationships into deep, meaningful partnerships.
• Emphasis on mental health and well-being to ensure optimal performance.