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Forward Deployed Software Engineer ($120K - $150K + Equity) at Arzana

Jack & Jill · New York, NY · Yesterday
On-siteInformation Technology$120k–$150k/yrFull-time

Job Description

  • Embed directly with customers at manufacturing facilities to understand complex RFQ flows and translate operational friction into automated software solutions.
  • Ship end-to-end features, from agent configuration and ERP integrations to migration scripts, maintaining full ownership of everything you scope and build.
  • Drive the core product roadmap by identifying breakage and opportunities on-site before anyone else, ensuring the product evolves with real-world manufacturing needs.

Why this role is remarkable

  • Join a fast-growing YC P26 startup as one of the first engineering hires, reporting directly to the founders and defining the company's operational DNA.
  • Deliver massive tangible impact by cutting order processing times from hours to minutes for manufacturers that run the country’s physical infrastructure.
  • Receive a highly competitive package including $120K-$150K salary and a significant $400K equity stake with relocation support to New York City.

The ideal candidate

  • Possesses 0-3 years of software engineering experience and a degree from a top CS program, with a genuine passion or background in American manufacturing.
  • Demonstrates full-stack proficiency in Python, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, with the ability to quickly master LLM orchestration and complex agent workflows.
  • Maintains exceptional interpersonal skills to build immediate trust with C-suite operators and a builder bias that prioritizes shipping high-quality code at speed.

About the role

This is a role that bridges the gap between messy operational reality and reliable automation. It involves embedding with manufacturers on the shop floor, understanding complex RFQ flows, and translating those insights into automated software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion or background in American manufacturing and possess full-stack proficiency in Python, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

As one of the first engineers at Arzana, you will be responsible for:

  • Embedding directly with customers at manufacturing facilities to understand complex RFQ flows and translate operational friction into automated software solutions.
  • Shipping end-to-end features, from agent configuration and ERP integrations to migration scripts, maintaining full ownership of everything you scope and build.
  • Driving the core product roadmap by identifying breakage and opportunities on-site before anyone else, ensuring the product evolves with real-world manufacturing needs.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should:

  • Possess 0-3 years of software engineering experience and a degree from a top CS program, with a genuine passion or background in American manufacturing.
  • Demonstrate full-stack proficiency in Python, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, with the ability to quickly master LLM orchestration and complex agent workflows.
  • Maintain exceptional interpersonal skills to build immediate trust with C-suite operators and a builder bias that prioritizes shipping high-quality code at speed.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this role include:

  • A degree from a top CS program.
  • Experience with Python, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
  • Ability to quickly master LLM orchestration and complex agent workflows.

Skills

Key skills for this role are:

  • Full-stack proficiency in Python, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
  • Experience with LLM orchestration and complex agent workflows.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Arzana offers:

  • $120K - $150K salary.
  • A significant $400K equity stake.
  • Relocation support to New York City.

Pay

$120K - $150K

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Relocation support to New York City

Company Description

Arzana is a YC P26 startup building the AI front office for mid-market American manufacturers. Their agents automate mission-critical workflows like quoting and order entry for companies doing up to $500M in revenue, directly integrating with ERP systems like Epicor and NetSuite to modernize the backbone of American industry.

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